Weekend Anchor/Multimedia Journalist

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid Parental leave

Life insurance

Job summary

WCIA 3 in Champaign, IL, part of Nexstar Media Group, is seeking a full-time Weekend Anchor / Multimedia Journalist to produce and anchor weekend newscasts, report three days a week, and fill-in on other major newscasts. The role demands strong storytelling, anchor presence, and solid news judgment, with weekend hours required.

The ideal candidate will report across TV, web, and social platforms, manage multiple tasks, and work with management to develop stories daily.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communication/Journalism or related degree required; equivalent years of experience may substitute for education.
• Two years television anchoring or reporting experience required.
• Solid vocal delivery, camera presence, and clear enunciation.
• Strong reporting skills; understand importance of social media.
• Excellent reading, writing, spelling, grammar and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce content for multiple platforms (TV, internet, mobile).
• Enterprise and develop stories daily with management.
• Demonstrate storytelling with live shots, stand-ups, graphics, and social media use.
• Write stories per editorial style and format standards.
• Gather and verify information through interviews and research.
• Build network of sources to stay ahead of competitors.
• Perform special projects as assigned.

Skills

Anchoring experience

Reporting skills

Vocal delivery

News production

Social media understanding

Teamwork

Editorial judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/Journalism

Job description

WCIA 3 is looking for a full-time Weekend Anchor / Multimedia Journalist to work for the top station in this market. Our new weekend anchor will produce and anchor weekend newscasts; CTV to Linear on Saturdays, Sunday news, and will report three days a week. This position will also be first in line to fill-in anchor our other primary newscasts. We're seeking a candidate who is passionate about storytelling, able to connect with viewers, and craft memorable moments that bring stories and newscasts to life. The candidate should have strong anchor skills, producing experience, leadership qualities, proven enterprising skills, solid news judgment, and the ability to multi-task. This position REQUIRES working weekends.

Essential Duties:

• 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
• Gather and verify information regarding stories through interview, observation and research.
• Build network of sources who supply information that allows the Company to stay ahead of its competitors.
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Communication/Journalism or related degree required (equivalent years of experience may substitute for education
• Two (2) years television anchoring or reporting experience required
• Solid vocal delivery, camera presence, and clear enunciation
• Strong reporting skills
• Understand 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
• NON-UNION FULL-TIME HOURLY

Compensation:

• $18 to $19 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, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more.

#LI-onsite #WCIA3 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.