Nexstar Media Group, Inc. · 18 hours ago
News Bureau- DC-Multimedia Journalist
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$70K/yr - $80K/yr
2+ years expNexstar Media Group, Inc. is seeking a Multimedia Journalist to cover Washington, DC for its local newsrooms. The role involves reporting, producing, and delivering news content that impacts local viewers, with a focus on politics and government stories.
BroadcastingInformation ServicesMedia and EntertainmentNewsPublishingSocial Media
Responsibilities
Reports news stories for broadcast and digital platforms
Develop long-form content for streaming programs with a focus on podcast-style conversations
Covers a regional beat, establishing relationships with regional lawmakers to report on stories of interest to stations in the region
Regularly covers the White House
Arranges interviews with people who can provide information about stories
Reviews and evaluates notes about events to isolate pertinent facts and details
Determines a story's emphasis, length, format, and organizes material accordingly
Researches and analyzes background information related to news stories to provide complete and accurate information
Gathers information about events through research, interviews, monitoring video feeds and/or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social or other functions
Pitches stories to news managers and news producers which are relevant to the local community
Receives assignments and evaluates leads and tips to develop story ideas
Discusses issues with producers and/or news managers to establish priorities or positions
Checks reference materials such as books, news files or public records to obtain relevant facts
Shoots and edits news events and news reports
Writes package and voiceover copy, paying close attention to factual accuracy, grammar, readability, and style
Revises work to meet editorial approval or to fit time requirements
Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
Writes and performs on camera opens, closes, and bridges
Regularly provides live reports to Nexstar Stations
Performs special projects and other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
2 to 5 years of experience covering politics and government events
Fluency in English
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to ad lib when required
Experience in news reporting
Superior on-air presence
Proficiency with video camera, non-linear editing, computers, smart phones, TVU, and other digital news gathering equipment
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Valid driver's license with a good driving record
Flexibility to work any shift
Preferred
Experience in Washington, DC or covering a state capitol is a plus
Benefits
Medical (with multiple plan options)
Dental
Vision insurance
Paid time off
A 401(k) with company matching contributions
Paid Parental leave
Life insurance
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Company
Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.5M2017-09-06Post Ipo Equity· $2.5M
2003-12-05IPO
Leadership Team
Bill Sammon
SVP
Jerry Walsh
Senior Vice President, Local Content Development
Recent News
2025-12-18
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