News Anchor

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Henderson (KY); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is seeking a News Anchor to present stories clearly across all platforms from Henderson, KY. The role requires strong on-air presence, journalistic integrity, and the ability to coordinate with the news team.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Broadcast Journalism or equivalent, fluent English, and at least two years of news reporting or anchoring experience. Flexibility for various shifts and active audience engagement are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism or equivalent education/experience.
• Fluency in English.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Minimum two years' experience in news reporting or anchoring.
• Superior on-air presence.
• Strong news judgment and knowledge of current events.
• Experience guiding and mentoring others.
• Proficient with standard office equipment.

Responsabilités

• Presents news stories and content for all platforms.
• Ensures content meets company standards for integrity and quality.
• Writes and delivers news stories clearly and concisely.
• Produces newscasts and directs team members.
• Assists in writing, copy editing, researching and coordinating content.
• Acts as a field reporter as assigned.
• Conducts interviews with news personnel and others.
• Responds to breaking news and urgent newsroom situations.
• Participates in promotional activities and public appearances.
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Edits video clips as assigned.
• Writes content for website and eMedia platforms.
• Interacts with viewers on social media.

Connaissances

Fluency in English

Communication skills

News judgment

Field reporting

Coaching others

Deadline-driven

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism

Description du poste

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.

• 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.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required.
• Minimum two 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.