Anchor

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Georgia; On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company matching

Parental leave

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. seeks an experienced News Anchor to serve as the primary presenter of stories across platforms. The role emphasizes clear, engaging delivery and coordination with the newsroom team.

Responsibilities include producing newscasts, interviewing, field reporting, and writing for digital platforms. A strong on-air presence and newsroom leadership are essential for success in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Fluency in English with excellent oral and written communication.
• Minimum five years of experience in news reporting or anchoring (varies by market).
• Strong on-air presence and news judgment with knowledge of local/national events.
• Experience guiding, directing and mentoring others; ability to coach peers.

Responsibilities

• Present news stories and content for all platforms.
• Ensure content meets journalistic integrity and production quality standards.
• Write and deliver news stories clearly and concisely.
• Produce newscasts and direct team members accordingly.
• Assist in writing, editing, researching and coordinating news programming.
• Act as a field reporter as assigned and conduct interviews.
• Respond to breaking news and urgent newsroom situations.
• Participate in promotional activities and public appearances.
• Edit video clips and write for website and eMedia platforms.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree

English fluency

Excellent communication

News judgment

Mentoring/leadership

Time management

Driver’s license

Flexibility in shifts

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field

Job description

The 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.

• 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.

Interact 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 five 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.

Benefits : Our comprehensive benefits package 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.

A leading local media company with national reach

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is a leading diversified media company that operates America's largest local television broadcasting group, delivering extensive news, sports, and entertainment content across various platforms.

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545 E. John Carpenter Freeway, Suite 700, Irving, TX 75062, US