A.M. News Anchor

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is looking for a dedicated Morning News Anchor in Topeka, Kansas. The role involves presenting news stories and ensuring content meets the highest standards of journalistic integrity while engaging viewers across all platforms.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism and a minimum of two years' experience in news reporting. Strong communication skills and an excellent on-air presence are essential. Flexibility in scheduling is a must.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years’ experience in news reporting or anchoring.
• Proficiency with office equipment and computers.
• Flexibility to work any shift.

Responsibilities

• Presents news stories and content for various platforms.
• Ensures news content meets journalistic standards.
• Acts as a field reporter when assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

News judgment

On-air presence

Fluency in English

Experience in news reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism

Job description

Overview

The morning News Anchor serves as the primary presenter of news stories and other content for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers.

Responsibilities

• Presents news stories and other content for all platforms.
• Ensures that all news content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
• Writes and delivers news stories in a clear and concise manner.
• Produces newscasts and communicates clear direction with team members.
• Assists in writing, copy editing, researching and coordinating news programming and other content.
• Acts as a field reporter as assigned.
• Conducts interviews with news personnel and others.
• Responds to breaking news and other urgent newsroom situations as required.
• Participates in promotional activities including public appearances.
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Edits video clips as assigned.
• Writes content for the website and other eMedia platforms.
• Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites.

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 with the ability to ad lib when required.
• Minimum two years’ experience in news reporting or anchoring. (More or less depending on market size.)
• Superior on-air presence.
• Excellent news judgment with an expansive knowledge of local and national current events, history, newsmakers and issues.
• Experience guiding, directing and motivating others.
• Ability to identify the developmental needs of others and to coach, mentor or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge or skills.
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to effectively listen to fully understand problems and communicate with a team to shape a solution.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Flexibility to work any shift.