Anchor III, News

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is seeking a News Anchor to serve as the primary presenter of news stories across all platforms. You will deliver clear, engaging broadcasts, write or edit stories, and coordinate with the production team to ensure quality and accuracy.

Responsibilities include field reporting, conducting interviews, responding to breaking news, and engaging with audiences on social media while maintaining Nexstar's journalistic standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, or a related field.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to ad lib when required.
• Minimum two–five years’ experience in news reporting or anchoring.
• Superior on-air presence and excellent news judgment with knowledge of local and national current events.

Responsibilities

• The News Anchor serves as the primary presenter of news stories and other content for all platforms.
• Presents news stories clearly and concisely and writes/delivers content.
• Produces newscasts and coordinates with team members; writes content for websites and eMedia platforms.
• Acts as a field reporter as assigned and conducts interviews with news personnel and others.
• Responds to breaking news and participates in promotional activities and public appearances.
• Edits video clips as assigned and interacts with viewers on social media.

Skills

Fluency in English

Excellent communication

News reporting experience

On-air presence

News judgment

Team leadership/mentoring

Office equipment proficiency

Deadline management

Active listening

Valid driver’s license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, or a 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. 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.

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. 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.