News Anchor

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

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group Inc. in Wichita, KS is seeking a seasoned Morning News Anchor to lead the newsroom and headline the morning show with clear, engaging storytelling.

You will participate in editorial meetings, review scripts, and mentor junior reporters while contributing reporting across platforms. The role requires at least five years in news reporting and anchoring, a strong on-air presence, and the ability to manage deadlines while collaborating with producers and editors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
• Fluency in English; bilingual Spanish a plus.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required.
• Minimum five years' experience in news reporting and anchoring.
• Superior on-air presence and strong news judgment.
• Experience guiding, directing and motivating others.
• Ability to identify developmental needs and coach or mentor others.
• Proficiency with standard office equipment and multitasking under deadlines.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Flexibility to work any shift.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary morning anchor and lead the newsroom presence on the morning show.
• Participate in editorial meetings, script review, and collaboration with producers.
• Contribute reporting coverage including franchise, investigative, or in-depth pieces.
• Write, edit, and deliver news content clearly and concisely for all platforms.
• Conduct interviews and interact with viewers on social media.

Skills

Fluent English

On-air presence

Communication skills

Mentoring

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism

Job description

Morning News Anchor KSNW is excited to find the next newsroom leader to join our team. We are looking for an experienced journalist to join our team as a primary morning anchor. We are looking for individuals who are team players, strong writers, and interested in mentoring and helping others grow.

The anchor will play an active role in the morning show and daily news development, participating in editorial meetings, script review, writing and working with producers throughout their shift. This position will require some reporting -franchise, investigative, in-depth or some other regular contribution to our content.

An ethical journalist with strong storytelling skills and a desire to be an active member of the newsroom and the Wichita community will thrive in this position! If you've never been to Wichita, it is a hidden gem! This underrated city boasts affordable cost of living, friendly people, great restaurants, up and coming arts and culture scene and very little traffic.

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.

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. 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, bilingual in Spanish a plus.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required.
• Minimum five years' experience in news reporting and anchoring.
• 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.