Multi-Platform News Anchor & Enterprise Storyteller

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in Houston seeks an experienced MMJ/Anchor to develop, report, write, shoot, edit, publish and present compelling news content across broadcast, streaming, digital and social platforms.

The role combines strong on‑air presentation with enterprise storytelling to inform and engage local audiences, with flexibility to cover breaking news and participate in community events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Fluency in English with strong written and oral communication.
• Proven ability to ad lib and present clearly on air.
• Minimum five years in reporting, anchoring, multimedia journalism, or content creation.
• Strong on‑air presence and live presentation skills.
• Storytelling across broadcast, streaming, digital and social platforms.
• Ability to develop original stories and enterprise content.
• Experience shooting, writing, editing, and publishing content across platforms.
• Good news judgment and understanding of community interests.
• Ability to inform, engage, and connect with diverse audiences.
• Strong social media and audience engagement skills.
• Ability to work independently with multiple deadlines.
• Team collaboration and problem solving.
• Proficiency with newsroom, editing, streaming, and digital publishing tech.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Flexibility to work any shift.

Responsibilities

• Creates original news and feature content through enterprise reporting and community engagement.
• Anchors live and recorded programs across broadcast and streaming.
• Develops story ideas to grow multi‑platform audiences.
• Produces content for CW39+ including live streams and interviews.
• Shoots, writes, edits, publishes, and presents content independently.
• Creates content for digital and social platforms with audience engagement.
• Identifies local trends and stories to develop compelling coverage.
• Collaborates with teams to deliver impactful multi‑platform coverage.
• Writes and delivers content in a clear, authentic style.
• Conducts interviews with newsmakers and community figures.
• Responds to breaking news and newsroom events as needed.
• Participates in promotions, events, and public appearances.
• Engages with viewers through social media and other platforms.
• Ensures content meets journalistic standards and production quality.
• Performs special projects as assigned.

Skills

Fluency in English

Excellent communication

Live presentation

Multimedia storytelling

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism

Job description

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in Houston seeks an experienced MMJ/Anchor to develop, report, write, shoot, edit, publish and present compelling news content across broadcast, streaming, digital and social platforms.

The role combines strong on‑air presentation with enterprise storytelling to inform and engage local audiences, with flexibility to cover breaking news and participate in community events.