Weekend Anchor/Reporter

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a Weekend Anchor/Reporter to join their dynamic team. This role involves presenting engaging news stories across multiple platforms, ensuring clarity and relevance for viewers. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in journalism, excellent storytelling abilities, and a knack for utilizing social media effectively. With a focus on teamwork and cooperation, this position offers a unique opportunity to influence the news landscape in Kansas City. If you're passionate about delivering impactful news and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communication/Journalism or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of television anchoring or reporting experience required.

Responsibilities

• Produce content for TV, digital, and streaming platforms.
• Gather and verify information through interviews and research.
• Demonstrate compelling storytelling using dynamic visuals.

Skills

Vocal Delivery

Camera Presence

Reporting Skills

Social Media Understanding

Writing Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communication/Journalism

Tools

Newsroom Computer Systems

Job description

WDAF-TV/Fox4 Kansas City is seeking a Weekend Anchor/Reporter. The Weekend Anchor/Reporter 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.

Responsibilities:

• Produce content for multiple platforms, including TV, digital, and streaming.
• 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 interviews, observation, and research.
• Build a network of sources who supply information that allows FOX4 to stay ahead of its competitors.
• Perform 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).
• Three (3) years television anchoring or reporting experience required.
• Solid vocal delivery, camera presence, and clear enunciation.
• Strong reporting skills.
• Understand the importance of social media.
• Excellent reading, writing, spelling, grammar, and organizational skills.
• Promote teamwork and maintain an attitude of cooperation with all station personnel.
• Operate newsroom computer systems.