KTXL-FOX40, the Nexstar station in Sacramento, is looking for an experienced Reporter/MMJ to join our growing team.

The ideal candidate should have the ability to enterprise relevant, unique, broad-appeal content every day. Have the skills and desire to dig deeper, go beyond the obvious and bring an investigative mindset to day-turn stories.

You should also have outstanding live reporting skills, capable of covering breaking news, severe weather, and other developing stories in an aggressive, compelling, creative way.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Report news stories for broadcast, describing the background and details of events

• Build network of sources that will enable FOX40 News to stay ahead of its competitors

• Research topics, vet tips for credibility and relevance, gather information for possible broadcast and publication

• Arrange and conduct interviews, shoot video, edit packages (and Vo/Sots)

• Review copy for accuracy, style and proper grammar and punctuation, following prescribed editorial direction and guidelines

• Pitch stories of interest to a diverse audience, while also understanding the importance of targeting specific members of that audience

• Promote teamwork and maintain attitude of cooperation and collaboration with all station personnel

• Interact frequently with viewers/users on social media platforms to build engagement and brand

• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned, including attendance at public events and community service initiatives

  Requirements & Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience

• Fluency in English

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to ad lib when required

• Minimum three years’ experience in news reporting (Depending on market size)

• Superior on-air presence

• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

• Social media expertise, proficiency

• Knowledge of current newsgathering technology, including video cameras, editing equipment and newsroom computer systems

• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record

• Flexibility to work any shift

  Compensation - $26.9231+/hr commensurate with experience and skill level

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across television, streaming and digital platforms, including nearly 300,000 hours of original video content each year. Nexstar owns America’s largest local broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 212 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, America’s fastest-growing national news and entertainment cable network reaching 70 million television homes, popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including The Hill and BestReviews, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. In addition to delivering exceptional content and service to our communities, Nexstar provides premium multiplatform and video-on-demand advertising opportunities at scale for businesses and brands seeking to leverage the strong consumer engagement of our compelling content offering. For more information, please visit Nexstar.tv.

EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.