News Anchor

Nexstar Media; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KRQE Media Group in Albuquerque is seeking an evening News Anchor (Monday through Friday) to serve as the primary presenter of news stories across all platforms, delivering content clearly, engagingly and meaningfully to news consumers.

You will write and deliver scripts, produce newscasts, coordinate with the team, conduct field interviews, respond to breaking news, and interact with audiences on social media while maintaining journalistic integrity and high production quality.

Qualifications

• Broadcast Journalism degree or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Fluency in English with excellent written and oral communication.
• Minimum five years' experience in news reporting or anchoring.
• Superior on-air presence and strong news judgment.
• Ability to lead, coach and motivate others.
• Proficient with standard office equipment and newsroom tools.

Responsibilities

• Presents news stories for all platforms in a clear, engaging manner.
• Writes and delivers news stories with clarity and conciseness.
• Produces newscasts and directs team members on-air.
• Assists in writing, editing, researching and coordinating content.
• Acts as field reporter as assigned and conducts interviews.
• Responds to breaking news and urgent situations as required.
• Participates in promotional activities and public appearances.
• Edits video clips and writes website content; engages viewers on social media.

Skills

Communication skills

Fluent English

Ad lib ability

Leadership

On-air presence

Deadline-driven

Education

Broadcast Journalism degree

Job description

KRQE Media Group in Albuquerque is looking for an evening News Anchor; Monday through Friday. You will serve 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 :

• Broadcast Journalism degree, 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.
• 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.