Weekend Anchor & Dynamic Multimedia Journalist

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

WCMH/NBC4 in Columbus, Ohio is seeking a Multimedia Journalist/Anchor to anchor Saturday evening newscasts and report from the field four days a week. The ideal candidate is a newsroom leader comfortable on both the anchor desk and in the field across platforms.

Applicants must include links to examples of professional, on-camera performance. This is not an entry-level position and requires strong writing and reporting skills, with flexibility to work various shifts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, 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 two years’ experience in news reporting (Depending on market size)
• Superior live on-air presence

Responsibilities

• Reports news stories for all platforms, describing the background and details of events
• Arranges interviews with people who can provide information
• Reviews copy and corrects errors in content, grammar and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines
• Reviews and evaluates notes taken about events to identify pertinent facts and details
• Determines a story’s emphasis and organizes material accordingly
• Researches and analyzes background information related to provide complete and accurate information
• Gathers information about events through research, interviews, experience or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social or other functions
• Pitches stories to news managers and news producers which are relevant to the local community
• Receives assignments and evaluates leads and tips to develop story ideas
• Discusses issues with producers and/or news managers to establish priorities or positions
• Checks reference materials such as books, news files or public records to obtain relevant facts
• Revises work to meet editorial approval or to fit time requirements
• Shoots and edits video
• Produces and presents reports for all platforms
• Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
• Writes stories for the station website and other platforms Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned
• Flexibility to work any shift, including early mornings, late evenings, weekends and holidays
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record

Skills

Bachelor-level English

On-air presence

Communication skills

Deadline-driven

Multi-tasking

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism

Job description

WCMH/NBC4 in Columbus, Ohio is seeking a Multimedia Journalist/Anchor to anchor Saturday evening newscasts and report from the field four days a week. The ideal candidate is a newsroom leader comfortable on both the anchor desk and in the field across platforms.

Applicants must include links to examples of professional, on-camera performance. This is not an entry-level position and requires strong writing and reporting skills, with flexibility to work various shifts.