NewsNation NYC Weekend Correspondent (New York) Position Available In New York, New York

NewsNation is looking for a curious, passionate, and hardworking correspondent to join America’s fastest growing news network. We seek a correspondent who has solid news judgment, exceptional reporting skills, strong storytelling abilities, and an accessible and confident on-air delivery. The correspondent should be at ease covering news of day, breaking news, or enterprise stories. While based in New York assignments will also often include responding to and covering major breaking news or news events elsewhere across the country.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Pitch stories that are of interest to a national news audience and that offer the opportunity for original reporting and unique storytelling
• Cover news of day, breaking news, and enterprise stories for all NewsNation platforms
• Be a compelling storyteller who crafts active and engaging scripts, delivers dynamic stand-ups, and incorporates first-rate broadcast technology
• Effectively use reporting tools to break news and advance stories
• Collaborates with producers and photojournalists to produce content for both broadcast and digital
• Fronts live reports in a way which is credible, compelling, and authoritative
• Develops and maintains strong contacts and relationships with sources
• Researches, pitches and reports out enterprise stories
• Maintains high journalistic and editorial standards
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned by network leadership Requirements & Skills
• A bachelor’s degree in communications/journalism or related degree preferred
• Five or more years of national or major market experience reporting and anchoring experience required
• Must have strong editorial judgment
• Must be detail-oriented and have excellent written and verbal communication
• Demonstrated ability to write superior broadcast scripts
• Must be able to juggle multiple tasks under deadlines
• Must be able to work varied shifts: weekends, holidays, nights, overnights, or early mornings.
• Must be flexible, able to travel often on short notice for assignments
• Must have a valid driver’s license as driving and travel will be required
• Must join

SAG-AFTRA

union and remain a member in good standing

Salary Range:

$110,000 to $150,000

Benefits:

Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more. Part time employees are eligible for 401(k) and any local/state leave plans. Union positions are subject to the benefits outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement. 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 America’s 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. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All America,” 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 its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, 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.