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The early-career position is an opportunity to have hands-on role assisting in covering national, international, and political stories from across the United States and around the world.\nDuties & Responsibilities:\nResearch stories, conduct outreach to sources to verify information and report out stories.\nGather editorial information and elements to best tell stories including video, audio, and pictures.\nMaintain direct contact with field teams to offer support, request and confirm live hits.\nMonitor social media and clear user generated content\nMonitor competitive broadcasts, cable and digital platforms\nOccasionally coordinate booking of transmission facilities and satellite space for live/tape feeds.\nUtilize various file sharing platforms to gather video\nFollow and communicate Rights and Clearances restrictions\nAssist in compiling editorial and logistics notes used by the newsgathering and show teams\nPerform other duties as assigned. \nRequirements & Skills:\nBachelor's degree in journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.\nOne to two years of television production or multiplatform production experience including internships.\nMust be willing to work extended or modified shifts as news developments warrant.\nFlexibility to adjust schedule and assignments as network’s needs evolve.\nMust also be willing to weekdays and holidays as needed.\nStrong writing, organizational, and people skills are vital.\nAttention to detail is key.\nThe successful candidate will be a self-starter with excellent communication skills who bringslots of ideas to the table.\nSalary Range: $37,500 to $45,000 annually\nBenefits: Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes, but not limitedto, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) withcompany matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more. Part timeemployees are eligible for 401(k) and any local/state leave plans. Union positions are subject tothe benefits outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement.\n\nScam Alert:\nPlease be aware candidates may be at risk of being targeted by scammers seeking personal data or money. Recruiters with Nexstar Media Group and its local stations will only contact you through official job boards, LinkedIn, or email with Nexstar.tv domain or official station email addresses (example:@wreg.com). Be cautious of any outreach claiming to be from Nexstar or its recruiters via any other messaging platforms or personal email addresses. We will not contact you using a @gmail email address. 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