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NBC4/WCMH television in Columbus, Ohio, is seeking a digital reporter to join its news team. The candidate should be a skilled writer and storyteller who can report original stories off of assigned beat areas as well as report hyperlocal news from a cross-section of our core communities. The digital reporter needs to be able to build relationships with sources, use social media for story ideation and develop content that will inform our audience and receive engagement across NBC4u2019s digital platforms. Position Responsibilities u00b7 Report news quickly and accurately u00b7 Be able to craft original content that stands out from competition u00b7 Collaborate with local and regional staff to find angles that resonate in the community u00b7 Find ways to share reporting responsibilities across markets and topics as needed u00b7 Understand types of stories that drive traffic on the web u00b7 Work with management to deliver a content mix that reflects the needs of our audience u00b7 Develop expertise and sources in key audience interest areas u00b7 Shoot photos and video as needed to tell stories in multiple ways u00b7 Utilize social media for reporting and story promotion Skill/Experience Requirements u00b7 2 years of experience creating content for the web u00b7 Knowledge of AP style u00b7 Enjoys working in teams and is a strong communicator u00b7 Ability to quickly learn new things and adapt to change u00b7 Thrives under pressure and able to meet deadlines u00b7 Self-motivated and competitive u00b7 Comfortable setting up and executing interviews with local sources u00b7 Ability to be fast and first at breaking news on the web u00b7 Able to deliver multiple stories for the web each day on a wide range of topics u00b7 Familiar with contact information for various agencies to obtain information as quickly as possible. u00b7 Understand social mediau2019s importance in reporting stories and delivering traffic u00b7 Some schedule flexibility (nights, weekends) u00b7 Regularly meets measurements of success u00b7 Proficiency in MS Office a must; HTML, CSS and Photoshop experience a plus Education Requirements u00b7 Bacheloru2019s Degree #LI-onsite 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 its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns Americau2019s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstaru2019s national television properties include The CW, Americau2019s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing u201cNews for All America,u201d popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Companyu2019s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and , are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv. EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.