News Anchor

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

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is seeking a seasoned News Anchor in Tampa to present stories across all platforms with clarity and engaging delivery. The role involves writing, delivering, and producing news content while maintaining journalistic integrity and production quality.

In addition to anchoring, the candidate will conduct interviews, respond to breaking news, and contribute to website and social media content. A bachelor's in broadcast journalism and proven on-air excellence are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field or equivalent experience.
• Fluent English with strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to ad lib and communicate clearly on air and in writing.
• Minimum five years' experience in news reporting or anchoring; market size may adjust requirement.
• Strong on-air presence and solid news judgment.

Responsibilities

• Anchor news stories across platforms in a clear, engaging manner.
• Write and deliver news stories concisely for all platforms.
• Produce newscasts and content; coordinate with team.
• Conduct interviews and respond to breaking news as needed.
• Draft content for website and social media; interact with viewers online.

Skills

Fluency in English

Excellent communication skills

News judgment

On-air presence

Mentoring/coaching

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism

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 on all platforms. Produces newscasts and content, communicating clear direction with team members. Assists in writing, copy editing, researching, posting, creating content and coordinating news programming and other content. Acts as a field content reporter as assigned. Conducts interviews with news personnel, influencers 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 and distributes content on all platforms as assigned. Writes content for the website, social 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.

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America's largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar's national television properties include The CW, America's fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing "News for All America," popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company's portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.

EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.