Want to work for the largest licensee of broadcast television stations in the U.S. or its WGN-AM 720 in Chicago? Perhaps the Sean Compton-led NewsNation is of particular interest?
“Please be cautious of individuals or online entities claiming to represent Nexstar in the hiring process,” Nexstar Media Group is warning potential hires, as it has learned it has become the victim of a recruitment scam.
Taking to its Twitter feed, the company advised that any unsolicited communication about job offers asking for personal information from unverified sources could be a scam.
It also published a webpage on the Nexstar corporate website warning of the phony job opportunity outreach.
To offer clarity on its hiring process, Nexstar emphasized that it would never conduct an interview via text message or through a messaging app; ask for money or to share bank information or other personal information during the hiring process; or ask to send the company money or equipment, or to make purchases from a personal account for technology or training equipment as a condition of employment.
While those asks may seem obviously suspicious to some, that may not be clear to others — especially if the recipient believes Nexstar itself is sending the request.
For those who believe they may be a victim of a scam, Nexstar advises that they contact the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation, and to report it to the FBI’s Internet Crime unit.
Job seekers are also advised to alert the particular job boards involved, and to e-mail Nexstar information about the situation so it may be used for its own FBI reporting.
