Morning News Anchor & On-Camera Lead Presenter

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Blaine (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is seeking a News Anchor to serve as the primary presenter of news stories for all platforms in our primary newscasts. The role requires clear, engaging on-air delivery and strong journalistic integrity.

The ideal candidate will write and deliver stories, produce newscasts, and coordinate with the team while engaging audiences on social media and during public appearances. A five-year track record in news reporting or anchoring is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Fluency in English

Excellent communication

On-air presence

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism

Job description

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is seeking a News Anchor to serve as the primary presenter of news stories for all platforms in our primary newscasts. The role requires clear, engaging on-air delivery and strong journalistic integrity.

The ideal candidate will write and deliver stories, produce newscasts, and coordinate with the team while engaging audiences on social media and during public appearances. A five-year track record in news reporting or anchoring is preferred.