News Producer/Anchor

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company matching

Life insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (FOX/WQRF and ABC/WTVO) seeks a News Producer/Anchor to lead 5 and 9pm newscasts and co-anchor the 9pm show, delivering content clearly and engagingly across TV, web, and mobile.

You will develop enterprise stories daily, storytelling with live shots, graphics, and strong on-air presence, while coordinating with management and station teams. Social media activity and community events are part of the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communication/journalism or related degree required (equivalent years of experience may substitute for education)
• One(1) years television anchoring or reporting experience required
• Solid vocal delivery, camera presence, and clear enunciation
• Communicates clearly with staff, the team on air, and viewers to ensure the latest and most accurate information is being presented in real time
• Understands importance of social media
• Excellent reading, writing, spelling, grammar and organizational skills
• Promotes teamwork and maintains attitude of cooperation with all station personnel
• Operate newsroom computer systems
• Flexibility to work any shift

Responsibilities

• Produce 5 and 9pm, and co-anchor 9pm newscasts
• Produce content for multiple platforms, including TV, internet, mobile, etc.
• Work with management to enterprise and develop stories daily
• Demonstrate compelling storytelling using dynamic live shots and stand-ups, creative graphics, and use of digital and social media platforms
• Organize material, determine angle or emphasis, and write story according to prescribed editorial style and format standards
• Edits video
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned
• Actively participates in social media in accordance with company and station guidance
• Participates in station-sponsored community events in accordance with station guidance

Skills

Vocal delivery

Camera presence

Enunciation

Clear communication

Social media awareness

Written skills

Teamwork

Shift flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communication/journalism or related degree

Tools

Newsroom computer systems

Job description

WQRF (FOX) & WTVO (ABC) are looking for a News Producer/Anchor. The News Producer/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.

Brief description of duties & responsibilities:

• Produce 5 and 9pm, and co-anchor 9pm newscasts
• Produce content for multiple platforms, including TV, internet, mobile, etc.
• Work with management to enterprise and develop stories daily
• Demonstrate compelling storytelling using dynamic live shots and stand-ups, creative graphics, and use of digital and social media platforms
• Organize material, determine angle or emphasis, and write story according to prescribed editorial style and format standards
• Edits video
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned
• Actively participates in social media in accordance with company and station guidance
• Participates in station-sponsored community events in accordance with station guidance

Requirements & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in communication/journalism or related degree required (equivalent years of experience may substitute for education)
• One(1) years television anchoring or reporting experience required
• Solid vocal delivery, camera presence, and clear enunciation
• Communicates clearly with staff, the team on air, and viewers to ensure the latest and most accurate information is being presented in real time
• Understands importance of social media
• Excellent reading, writing, spelling, grammar and organizational skills
• Promotes teamwork and maintains attitude of cooperation with all station personnel
• Operate newsroom computer systems
• Flexibility to work any shift

Compensation: $15 - $16 per hour - commensurate with applicant's experience and skill level.

Benefits:

• Our comprehensive benefits package includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, life insurance, Paid Parental Leave and more.

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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.