Morning News Anchor

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in Fresno seeks a Morning News Anchor to present clear, engaging news across platforms and guide teammates through daily broadcasts.

The role requires a bachelor’s in broadcast journalism or equivalent, at least five years in news, exceptional on-air presence, and the ability to meet tight deadlines while delivering accurate reporting. Must join SAG AFTRA union and mentor others.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field, or 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.
• Superior on-air presence.
• Excellent news judgment with knowledge of local and national current events, history, newsmakers and issues.
• Experience guiding, directing and motivating others.
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Must join SAG AFTRA union.

Responsibilities

• Presents news stories and other content for all platforms in a clear, engaging manner.
• Writes and delivers news stories with clarity and conciseness.
• Produces newscasts and communicates direction with the team.
• Assists in writing, copy editing, researching and coordinating news programming.
• Acts as a field reporter as assigned.
• Conducts interviews with news personnel and others.
• Responds to breaking news and urgent newsroom situations.
• 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.

Skills

Excellent communication

Fluency in English

Ad lib when required

Meet deadlines

News judgment

Mentoring others

Driver's license

Shift flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism

Equivalent education/experience

Job description

The Morning 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.
• Must join SAG AFTRA union.

The annual salary range for this position is $85,000 - $95,000, with final compensation determined based on the candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications.

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, and a 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.

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.