News Anchor

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Henderson (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is seeking a News Anchor who will be the primary presenter of news stories and other engaging content across all platforms. The ideal candidate will ensure content meets high journalistic standards and possess a minimum of five years experience in news reporting or anchoring.

The role demands excellent communication skills and a strong on-air presence, along with the flexibility to work various shifts. Responsibilities include presenting news, writing for web platforms, and participating in promotional activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years' experience in news reporting or anchoring.
• Flexibility to work any shift.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Presents news stories for all platforms.
• Ensures news meets company standards.
• Writes content for the website and eMedia platforms.

Skills

Fluency in English

Excellent communication skills

Superior on-air presence

Excellent news judgment

Ability to meet deadlines

Proficiency with office equipment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism

Job description

Overview

The 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.

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 newsroom 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.