AM Anchor/Reporter

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in Lexington, KY is seeking a morning show anchor who is a leader, connected to the community, and can guide a team across platforms. This role is onsite in Lexington, KY, offering opportunities to engage with viewers and drive community connections.

You will present news, ensure journalistic integrity, write and deliver content, produce newscasts, and conduct interviews while responding to breaking news and interacting with audiences on social media.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, or an equivalent combination of education and work‑related experience.
• Fluency in English with excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Minimum three years’ experience in reporting or anchoring.
• Superior on‑air presence and ability to coach or mentor others.
• Proficiency with basic office equipment and multitasking under deadlines.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Presents news stories for all platforms.
• Ensures content meets journalistic standards and production quality.
• Writes and delivers clear, concise news reads.
• Produces newscasts and directs the newsroom team.
• Interviews news personnel and others.
• Responds to breaking news and urgent newsroom situations.
• Engages with viewers on social media and websites.

Skills

Fluent English

Excellent communication

Superior on-air presence

Team leadership

Interviewing

Education

Bachelors in Communications

Equivalent education/experience

Job description

We’re a newsroom filled with people who want to serve our viewers, work hard and have fun! We’re looking for a morning show anchor who is a leader, values her/his teammates and is connected to the community. You also get to do it in beautiful Lexington, KY – one of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Places to Live.

Essential Duties & 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 newsrooms 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 Communications, 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 three years’ experience in reporting or anchoring Superior on‑air presence 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

#LI-Onsite 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.