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With 199 television stations (including partner stations) in 116 markets, Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is the largest TV station operator in the country. But we are more than that. We re also a technology company. Along with a broad range of broadcast opportunities, Nexstar staffs a growing and diversified digital media operation encompassing content management and mobile platforms, content marketing, targeted advertising products and strategic digital design and advertising operations. From newsroom to sales to operations to digital technology, joining Nexstar Nation offers unlimited opportunities for your career endeavors. Learn more at www.nexstar.tvPosition Summary:KLAS-TV the CBS affiliate in Las Vegas, Nevada, a #DigitalFirst operation with a focus on delivering local content 24/7 across all platforms is recruiting for an assertive, multi-talented journalist to serve as a Reporter/Multimedia Journalist. We're looking for MMJ whose news gathering, storytelling, photography and editing skills stand out in a competitive, high-quality market. The successful candidate is a journalist who can enterprise and produce stories and news content on all platforms that viewers and digital users will not see anywhere else. This is a great opportunity for an established, skilled MMJ who wants to make the move to a top 40 market. The Reporter/Multimedia Journalist produces, reports, shoots, writes, voices, and edits content for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers.Essential Duties & Responsibilities:+ Reports news stories for broadcast, describing the background and details of events.+ Arranges interviews with people who can provide information about stories.+ Reviews copy and corrects errors in content, grammar and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines.+ Reviews and evaluates notes taken about event aspects in order to isolate pertinent facts and details.+ Determines a story's emphasis, length and format, and organizes material accordingly.+ Researches and analyzes background information related to news stories in order to be able to provide complete and accurate information.+ Gathers information about events through research, interviews, experience 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.+ Revises work to meet editorial approval or to fit time requirements.+ Shoots and edits news events and news reports.+ Produces and presents reports for all platforms.+ Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.+ Writes stories for the web and other E-Media platforms.+ Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites.+ Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.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.+ Superior on-air presence.+ Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office 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.Physical Demands & Work Environment:The Reporter/Multimedia Journalist must be able to sit, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, make decisions that impact the results of co-workers, work outdoors occasionally in all weather conditions, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. In addition, the Reporter/Multimedia Journalist must be able to lift, set up and operate equipment weighing up to 25 pounds, and be able to handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls. Repetitive movements are required. Work may be conducted in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions.EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities / Women / Veterans / DisabledNexstar 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.