Produce daily, original San Diego-focused content for multiplatform viewing
Develop and deliver stories on border-related topics beyond headlines and politics, focusing on context, impact, and solutions for local community
Produce and host weekly border related show for station's CTV streaming app
Contributes daily to digital platforms including submitting original articles for station website and producing vertical content for mobile users
Must be creative with how to tailor and present stories on different screens to engage today's audiences on every platform they're watching
Maintain an active presence on social media to promote stories, engage audiences, and generate story ideas
Build and maintain strong sources on both sides of the border to support exclusive and enterprise reporting
Shoot, write, and edit stories ensuring accuracy, clarity, and strong storytelling
Collaborate with assignment desk, producer, photographer on live shots
Must be able to ad-lib with a strong ability to interact with anchors and guests
Ensure all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
Attend station partnerships in community
Perform other duties as assigned
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
B.A. or B.S. Degree preferably in journalism, communication or equivalent related experience
Prefer 5+ years TV news reporting in a medium to large market
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred (fluent in speaking and reading; proficient in Spanish writing)
REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:
Must interact positively and productively with colleagues and the public
Upholds station values and models professionalism on and off the air
Exceptional writing, grammar and spelling, technical formatting
Excellent communication skills with ability to ad-lib when required
Strong on-air presentation - must be credible, personable and engaging
Excellent time management skills
Excellent editing skills with Adobe Premiere and video camera/news photography skills
Ability to carry 25-30 pounds of equipment
Flexible with schedule and willing to work additional hours or days or different shifts and holidays as required by news content
Strong attention to detail
Must be able to accept constructive direction and feedback
Comp starting at $35+ hr commensurate with experience and skill level
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Benefits
Flexible schedule
Additional Information
ROLE: FOX 5 San Diego/KUSI News duopoly is seeking a dynamic, enterprising Border Reporter based in San Diego to produce compelling, daily stories focusing on issues impacting San Diego's Southern border with Mexico. This role is responsible for delivering relevant, high-impact stories tailored to San Diego audiences. A successful candidate is digitally savvy, excels in storytelling that connects with audiences on broadcast, streaming, website and social. This position requires the multimedia journalist to shoot, write, edit vosots and packages. It also requires the ability to produce, host, and pilot original streaming shows for our CTV app.
Nexstar Media · San Diego