Anchor III, News

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Baton Rouge (LA); Sur place; USD 45 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in Baton Rouge, LA, seeks an experienced News Anchor to present stories across platforms with clarity and impact. You will write, edit, and deliver news content, coordinate with the team, and engage on eMedia platforms.

The role requires strong journalistic integrity, solid news judgment, and the ability to adapt to breaking news and urgent newsroom situations. Fluency in English and a degree in journalism are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, or a related field preferred.
• Fluency in English.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required.
• Minimum two - five years’ experience in news reporting or anchoring.
• Superior on-air presence.
• Excellent news judgment with broad knowledge of current events, history, and newsmakers.
• Experience guiding, directing and motivating others.
• Proficiency with basic office equipment and software.

Responsabilités

• Presents news stories and other content for all platforms.
• Ensures content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
• Writes and delivers stories clearly and concisely.
• Produces newscasts and directs team members.
• Coordinates news programming and other content.
• Acts as a field reporter as assigned.
• Conducts interviews with news personnel and others.
• Responds to breaking news as required.
• Participates in promotional activities and public appearances.
• Edits video clips as assigned.
• Writes content for website and eMedia platforms.
• Interacts with viewers on social media.

Connaissances

Fluency in English

Excellent communication skills

On-air presence

News judgment

Coach/Mentor others

Deadline oriented

Multitasking

Listening skills

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field

Description du poste

The News Anchorserves 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.
• Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites.

Requirements & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, or a related field preferred.
• Fluency in English.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required.
• Minimum two - 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.