Weekend Anchor/Reporter

Nexstar Media Group; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dynamic Weekend Anchor/Reporter to deliver compelling news stories across multiple platforms. This role involves producing engaging content for TV, digital, and streaming, while demonstrating exceptional storytelling skills. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in journalism, excellent communication abilities, and a knack for utilizing social media effectively. Join a team that values collaboration and creativity, and play a vital role in keeping the community informed and engaged with meaningful news coverage.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of television anchoring or reporting experience required.
• Bachelor's degree in Communication/Journalism or related field.

Responsibilities

• Produce content for TV, digital, and streaming platforms.
• Gather and verify information through interviews and research.
• Build a network of sources to stay ahead of competitors.

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.