Evening News Anchor & Field Reporter

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

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.