News Anchor

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Job summary

Nexstar Media Inc. seeks an experienced News Anchor for DC News Now to anchor newscasts and contribute to WDVM, WDCW, and digital platforms in the Washington, DC market. The role demands energy, professionalism, and a proven record in top-20 markets with strong editorial judgment.

The anchor will lead shows, participate in editorial meetings, and interact with the community. Strong flexibility to cover major news and weather events is required, with opportunities for public appearances.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Fluency in English with excellent oral and written communication.
• Minimum of five years’ professional experience, including 3–5 years anchoring in a top-40 market.

Responsibilities

• Present news stories and content for all platforms with clarity and engagement.
• Ensure content meets journalistic standards and quality.
• Write and deliver concise news scripts and coordinate with the team.
• Guide and motivate others; direct and oversee editorial decisions.
• Contribute to social media and participate in promotional activities.
• Perform field reporting as assigned and respond to breaking news.

Skills

Fluency in English

Excellent communication

News anchoring experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism

Job description

Nexstar Media Inc. has an opening for an experienced News Anchor who is ready to take on a high-profile role for DC News Now in the Washington, DC DMA Market #8. The News Anchor will work with the newsroom leadership team anchor newscasts and local programming on WDVM, WDCW (CW) and contribute to our digital assets in the market. The candidate must have a proven track record of anchoring newscasts in a top-20 market and deliver the news with energy and professionalism.

The News Anchor should thrive on breaking news and be ready to adlib and guide the viewer through the station’s coverage. This is a competitive news market covering a large geographic region across multiple states.

The successful candidate will demonstrate leadership qualities – taking ownership of assigned shows, being a role model for the team and sharing experience and wisdom with other members of the team. The News Anchor can expect to be involved in station initiatives, make public appearances and interact with the community.

The News Anchor should expect to be involved in editorial meetings, newscast script writing and review and to weigh in on tough editorial decisions.

Washington, DC may be at the center of the nation’s politics, but the city and its immediate metro area has so much more to offer. For example, the city is home to world-class museums like the Smithsonian, the National Museum of African American History and Culture, and the National Archives. Theaters with live events, concerts, street festivals, farmers markets and a vibrant arts community all contribute to a terrific quality of life. Add to that access to the National Parks in the area, bike trails and a robust restaurant scene with 20 Michelin-rated venues in 2021 alone, there’s something for everyone. World class professional sports teams round out the offering. Washington, DC is a great place to take your career and an excellent place to call home.

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.
• Responds to breaking news and other urgent newsrooms situations as required.
• Daily contributes to the station’s social media platform to help support the brand.
• 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 digital platforms.
• Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites.
• Scheduling flexibility to be available for big news or weather events outside the regular schedule.

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 of five years’ professional experience, including at least three to five years’ experience anchoring in a top-40 market.
• Superior on-air presence, ability to connect with viewers.
• 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.

Salary Range: $115,000.00 - $125,000.00 based upon experience

Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more. Part time employees are eligible for 401(k) and any local/state leave plans.