Dynamic Morning News Anchor & MMJ Producer

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group Inc. in Mobile, Alabama is seeking a social media savvy Journalist/Presenter to co-anchor AM news and to produce and present digital livestreams across TV and digital platforms.

The role also includes reporting as an MMJ and contributing content for wkrg.com and other Nexstar digital channels. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in a local newsroom, a Journalism degree, strong on-camera presence, and proficiency with modern streaming and editing tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or related field preferred.
• 3+ years’ local newsroom experience preferred.
• Fluency in English.
• Experience with live TV and breaking news handling is desirable.
• Strong editorial judgment and integrity are essential.

Responsibilities

• Anchor weekday morning news with accuracy and warmth.
• Book and conduct live interviews in studio and remotes.
• Produce and host livestreams for scheduled programs and breaking news.
• Collaborate with newsroom teams to identify livestream opportunities.
• Engage audiences across platforms to grow viewership.
• Copy edit stories for broadcast and digital distribution.
• Report live online and on-air; MMJ content for wkrg.com.

Skills

On-camera presence

Social media storytelling

Live interviewing

Multimedia journalism

Video editing

Story ideation

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Adobe Premiere

OBS

vMix

AKTA platform

WordPress

ENPS rundown

Job description

Nexstar Media Group Inc. in Mobile, Alabama is seeking a social media savvy Journalist/Presenter to co-anchor AM news and to produce and present digital livestreams across TV and digital platforms.

The role also includes reporting as an MMJ and contributing content for wkrg.com and other Nexstar digital channels. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in a local newsroom, a Journalism degree, strong on-camera presence, and proficiency with modern streaming and editing tools.