Morning Anchor

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Farmersburg (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The News Anchor for Nexstar Media Group Inc. serves as the primary presenter of news stories across television and digital platforms. The role requires delivering clear, engaging content while upholding journalistic standards and production quality.

You will write and deliver stories, produce newscasts, and coordinate with the news team. The position may include field reporting, interviews, breaking news coverage, and involvement in promotional activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Fluency in English.
• Excellent oral and written communication; ability to ad lib.
• Minimum five years’ experience in news reporting or anchoring.
• Superior on-air presence.
• Strong news judgment and knowledge of current events.
• Experience guiding and mentoring others.
• Proficiency with office equipment.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.
• Flexibility to work any shift.

Responsibilities

• Present news stories and content for all platforms in a clear, engaging manner.
• Write and deliver news stories concisely.
• Produce newscasts and direct newsroom team.
• Assist in writing, editing, researching, and coordinating programming.
• Serve as a field reporter when assigned.
• Conduct interviews with news personnel and others.
• Respond to breaking news and urgent newsroom situations.
• Participate in promotional activities and public appearances.
• Edit video clips; publish content to website and eMedia platforms.
• Engage viewers on social media.

Skills

On-air presence

News judgment

Communication skills

Team leadership

Interviews

Field reporting

Writing and editing

Deadline management

Social media interaction

Driver's license

Shift flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field

Tools

Office equipment

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 eMedia 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.

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. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.

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.