News Anchor

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media group is seeking a News Anchor to present news stories across various platforms. The role involves writing, producing newscasts, and engaging with the audience. Candidates should have a degree in Broadcast Journalism and significant experience in news reporting. Strong communication skills and news judgment are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years’ experience in news reporting or anchoring.
• Fluency in English and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Presents news stories and content for all platforms.
• Writes and delivers news stories clearly and concisely.
• Conducts interviews and responds to breaking news.

Skills

Communication

News Judgment

Coaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism

Tools

Office Equipment

Job description

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.
• Contributes to CTV and other streaming platforms.
• 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 five years’ experience in news reporting or anchoring. (More or less depending on market size.)
• 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.