Anchor/Reporter

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in Columbus, GA seeks a Reporter/Anchor to present news across platforms with clarity and engagement. You will write, edit, and deliver stories, produce newscasts, conduct interviews, and respond to breaking news while guiding a team.

This role requires a newsroom background, strong on-air presence, and the ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field.
• Fluency in English required.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills.
• Experience guiding or mentoring others is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Present news stories clearly and concisely for all platforms.
• Write and deliver news stories; produce newscasts and guide team members.
• Conduct interviews and coordinate news programming.
• Write content for websites and eMedia platforms; edit video clips as assigned.
• Respond to breaking news and urgent newsroom situations; meet deadlines.
• Engage with viewers on social media and participate in promotional activities.

Skills

Excellent communication

English fluency

Leadership experience

Driver's license

Deadline-driven multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism

Job description

The Reporter/Anchor presents news stories and other content for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers.

• 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.
• All other duties assigned #LI-onsite 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, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All America,” popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.

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.

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.