Reporter/MMJ

KDVR/FOX31 and KWGN/CW2 Denver are seeking an experienced MMJ/reporter. The role involves actively pursuing lead stories, generating compelling ideas, cultivating sources, and excelling across all platforms. Candidates must possess strong storytelling skills, an energetic delivery, and a passion for news. Responsibilities include covering breaking news, performing live shots, multitasking, and producing high-value, promotable reports by digging deep into various topics.

Must Have

• Experienced MMJ/reporter
• Ability to fight for lead stories and bring great story ideas
• Cultivate sources and win stories daily on all platforms
• Strong storytelling skills and energetic/creative delivery
• Enterprising and passionate about news
• Handle breaking news and live shots with ease
• Multitask on all platforms
• Dig deep for compelling, promotable reports with high production value
• Minimum 4 years’ experience as a journalist (at least 3 years as an MMJ)
• Work with a high degree of accuracy and solve problems quickly
• Work a flexible schedule including mornings, holidays, weekends & ON CALL shifts
• Work under deadlines and multi-task

Good to Have

• College degree in Journalism/Communications/Broadcasting
• Minimum five years television news reporting experience

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive compensation plan
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(K)

KDVR/FOX31 and KWGN/CW2 Denver are looking for an experienced MMJ/reporter to join our team.

We want someone who fights for the lead story, brings great story ideas to the meetings, cultivates sources, and wins the story each day on ALL platforms.

You must have strong storytelling skills and an energetic/creative delivery. We are looking for someone who is enterprising and passionate about news.

Ideal candidate should handle breaking news and live shots with ease, be able to multitask on all platforms, while also being able to dig deep into a variety of topics for compelling, promotable reports with high production value.

MMJ experience is required. College degree and a minimum of five years television news reporting experience preferred; must be a team player who can multi-task under deadline pressure and work a flexible schedule.

Primary Responsibilities

• Pitch unique stories that will get results and drive ratings.
• Develop and execute enterprise content on a consistent basis.
• Cover breaking news with a sense of urgency.
• Establish and maintain relationships/sources in the community.
• Produce content for our website and digital channels.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• College degree in Journalism/Communications/Broadcasting preferred; equivalent experience required.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience as a journalist (at least 3 of those years should be as an MMJ)
• Must be able to work with a high degree of accuracy and have the ability to solve problems quickly.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including mornings, holidays, weekends & ON CALL shifts.
• Must be able to work under deadlines and have the ability to multi-task.

Salary Range: $70-80K Based on Experience

To Apply: Please visit the Work for Us page at KDVR.com: or https://kdvr.com/contact/jobs-at-fox31-denver-kwgn/ or at the Nexstar Website at: https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar to complete the application process. To be considered for this job you must apply online. No Calls

** EOE/MINORITIES/FEMALES/VETERANS/DISABLED**

KDVR/KWGN is an equal opportunity employer that seeks diversity in our workforce. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

KDVR.KWGN values the contribution of its employees. We recognize their efforts by offering a competitive compensation plan and an array of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(K), and more. We are committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. Any job offer is conditional upon satisfactorily completing a background and DMV check.