11PM Anchor/News Reporter

Nexstar Media Group; Fresno (CA); Presencial; USD 59.000 - 72.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Nexstar Media Group seeks a diligent 11pm Anchor/News Reporter to collect, analyze, and present facts on stories across platforms. You will interview, investigate, and observe events to deliver clear and engaging reports.

The role requires finding compelling angles, meeting deadlines, and maintaining editorial standards while engaging with the local audience.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field.
• Fluency in English.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

Responsabilidades

• Reports news stories for broadcast, describing background and details of events.
• Arranges interviews with people who can provide information.
• Reviews copy for errors in content, grammar and punctuation.
• Researches background information related to news stories.
• Pitches stories to news managers and producers.
• Shoots and edits news events and reports.
• Produces and presents reports for all platforms.
• Interacts with viewers on social media.

Conocimientos

English fluency

On-air presence

Deadline driven

Multitasking

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism

Herramientas

Office equipment

Descripción del empleo

The 11pm Anchor/News Reporter collects, analyzes and presents facts about newsworthy events by interview, investigation or observation for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers.

• Reports news stories for broadcast, describing the background and details of events
• Arranges interviews with people who can provide information about stories
• Reviews copy and corrects errors in content, grammar and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines
• Reviews and evaluates notes taken about event aspects to isolate pertinent facts and details
• Determines a story's emphasis, length and format, and organizes material accordingly
• Researches and analyzes background information related to news stories to be able to provide complete and accurate information
• Gathers information about events through research, interviews, experience or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social or other functions
• Pitches stories to news managers and news producers which are relevant to the local community
• Receives assignments and evaluates leads and tips to develop story ideas
• Discusses issues with producers and/or news managers to establish priorities or positions
• Checks reference materials such as books, news files or public records to obtain relevant facts
• Revises work to meet editorial approval or to fit time requirements
• Shoots and edits news events and news reports
• Produces and presents reports for all platforms
• Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
• Writes stories for the web and other eMedia platforms
• Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
• Fluency in English
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Minimum two years' experience in news reporting (More or less depending on market size)
• Superior on-air presence
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record
• Flexibility to work any shift
• Must join SAG AFTR Union
• $65,000.00 annually. Compensation is commensurate with experience and skill set