News Anchor

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nexstar Media Group, Inc. morning News Anchor serves as the primary presenter of news stories and other content for all platforms, delivering clear and engaging coverage to viewers.

You will write, edit, and deliver stories with journalistic integrity and coordinate with the production team across platforms. Requirements include a Bachelor's in Broadcast Journalism or related field, fluency in English, and at least five years’ experience in news reporting or anchoring.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or equivalent experience.
• Fluency in English and strong written/oral communication.
• Five years’ experience in news reporting or anchoring (varies by market).
• Superior on-air presence and news judgment.
• Ability to guide, coach and motivate others.

Responsibilities

• Presents news stories clearly and engagingly for all platforms.
• Produces newscasts and directs team communication.
• Writes and edits news content with accuracy and speed.
• Acts as field reporter and conducts interviews as needed.
• Responds to breaking news and urgent newsroom situations.
• Interacts with viewers on social media and websites.
• Edits video clips and supports promotion of content.
• Assists in researching and coordinating news programming.

Skills

Fluency in English

Excellent communication

Journalistic judgment

Interviews skills

Ability to meet deadlines

Team leadership/motivation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism

Tools

OBS/VMIX

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.
• Knowledge of OBS/VMIX systems is preferred.
• 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.