Anchor/Reporter

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Life insurance

Competitive compensation plan

Drug-free workplace

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group Inc. seeks an experienced Anchor/Reporter for KDVR/KWGN in Denver. You will anchor and report daybreak segments, deliver compelling stories, and engage audiences across on-air and streaming platforms.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years on-air, 3+ years anchoring, strong newsroom leadership, and the ability to work tight deadlines on a flexible schedule. We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years on-air experience.
• Minimum of 3 years anchoring experience.
• Past anchoring and reporting experience required.
• Proven track record of leadership and newscast ratings growth.
• Strong journalistic ethics.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and a flexible schedule with early morning shifts.
• Degree in Journalism or related field.

Responsibilities

• Conversational anchor skills, ability to adlib and connect with audiences.
• Covers day-of news per station priorities.
• Anchor and report every shift.
• Perform strong, interactive live shots.
• Anchor/host streaming programs.
• Fill in as anchor on other newscasts as needed.
• Collaborate with producers and writers to improve newscasts.
• Engage with audience on social media platforms.
• Represent station at public events.

Skills

On-air experience

Anchoring

Leadership

Journalistic ethics

Deadline management

Social media engagement

Public events representation

Education

Degree in Journalism or related field

Job description

Anchor/Reporter KDVR/KWGN, the Nexstar-owned FOX/CW duopoly in Denver, Colorado, is seeking an experienced news co-anchor/reporter to join our CW2 Daybreak team.

We are looking for an authentic, dynamic, engaging talent who can connect with an audience on all platforms. The ideal candidate will have solid news judgment, strong anchoring and reporting skills, and the ability to tell memorable stories. We are looking for a newsroom leader who is a self-starter, a good newsroom citizen and an advocate for the target viewer. The ideal candidate will be an experienced anchor who thrives on bringing value to our local audience, drives important and breaking news and who pitches good local enterprise stories and does daily in-depth reporting.

Responsibilities

• Conversational anchor skills, ability to adlib with ease and connect audiences through professionalism and personality.
• Covers "day-of" news in accordance with station brand initiatives and audience content priorities.
• Must have good time management skills and be able to anchor and report every shift.
• Ability to perform strong, interactive live shots
• Ability to anchor/host streaming programs.
• Fill-in as anchor on other newscasts when necessary
• Works with producers and writers to improve newscasts
• Engage with audience on all relevant social media platforms
• Represents station at public events

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of on-air experience
• Minimum of 3 years of anchoring experience
• Past anchoring and reporting experience required
• Proven track record of leadership and newscast ratings growth
• Strong journalistic ethics
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and work a flexible schedule that includes a regular early morning shift.
• Degree in Journalism or related field

Salary Range: $100K -- $130K Depending on Experience

EOE/MINORITIES/FEMALES/VETERANS/DISABLED

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.

KDVR/KWGN is an equal opportunity employer that seeks diversity in our workforce. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

KDVR.KWGN values the contribution of its employees. We recognize their efforts by offering a competitive compensation plan and an array of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(K), and more.

We are committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace.

Any job offer is conditional upon satisfactorily completing a background and DMV check.