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, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company matching

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group Inc. seeks a News Anchor in Peoria, Illinois to present stories clearly across all platforms, ensuring journalistic integrity and production quality.

You will write and deliver news, produce newscasts, conduct field reporting and interviews, and engage audiences on social media. Requires a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field, English fluency, and a minimum of five years' experience with strong on-air presence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field.
• Fluency in English.
• Minimum five years' experience in news reporting or anchoring.
• Excellent on-air presence and news judgment.
• Ability to coach and mentor others.
• Proficiency with office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Present news stories across platforms with clarity and impact.
• Write, edit, and deliver news content for broadcasts and websites.
• Produce newscasts and coordinate with the team; field reporting as needed.
• Conduct interviews and respond promptly to breaking news.
• Engage viewers on social media.

Skills

Fluency in English

Excellent communication

News judgment

Leadership

Multitasking

On-air presence

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism

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 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

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.

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.