Senior News Anchor & Field Reporter

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is seeking a News Anchor to serve as the primary presenter of news stories across all platforms. You will deliver clear, engaging broadcasts, write or edit stories, and coordinate with the production team to ensure quality and accuracy.

Responsibilities include field reporting, conducting interviews, responding to breaking news, and engaging with audiences on social media while maintaining Nexstar's journalistic standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, or a related field.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to ad lib when required.
• Minimum two–five years’ experience in news reporting or anchoring.
• Superior on-air presence and excellent news judgment with knowledge of local and national current events.

Responsibilities

• The News Anchor serves as the primary presenter of news stories and other content for all platforms.
• Presents news stories clearly and concisely and writes/delivers content.
• Produces newscasts and coordinates with team members; writes content for websites and eMedia platforms.
• Acts as a field reporter as assigned and conducts interviews with news personnel and others.
• Responds to breaking news and participates in promotional activities and public appearances.
• Edits video clips as assigned and interacts with viewers on social media.

Skills

Fluency in English

Excellent communication

News reporting experience

On-air presence

News judgment

Team leadership/mentoring

Office equipment proficiency

Deadline management

Active listening

Valid driver’s license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, or a related field

Job description

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is seeking a News Anchor to serve as the primary presenter of news stories across all platforms. You will deliver clear, engaging broadcasts, write or edit stories, and coordinate with the production team to ensure quality and accuracy.

Responsibilities include field reporting, conducting interviews, responding to breaking news, and engaging with audiences on social media while maintaining Nexstar's journalistic standards.