Anchor, III/Reporter Weekday Evening

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in Peoria, IL seeks a News Anchor to present stories across platforms with clarity and impact. You will lead newscasts, coordinate with the team, and ensure high journalistic standards.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s in Broadcast Journalism or related field, fluency in English, and at least five years’ anchoring experience, plus strong communication and news judgment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
• Fluency in English and excellent written/spoken communication.
• Minimum five years’ experience in news reporting or anchoring.
• Superior on-air presence and strong news judgment.

Responsibilities

• Presents news stories for all platforms.
• Ensures content meets journalistic standards and production quality.
• Writes and delivers news stories clearly and concisely.
• Produces newscasts and guides the team.
• Assists in writing, editing, researching, coordinating news programming.

Skills

English fluency

Strong communication

On-air presence

News judgment

Team coaching/mentoring

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field

Tools

Office equipment proficiency

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.

Job 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 digital 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 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.

Pay Range

$45,000-$55,000 salary plan

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, life insurance, Paid Parental Leave and more.