Weekend Anchor/Reporter

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Weekend News Anchor/Reporter at Nexstar Media Group, Inc. serves as the primary presenter of news for all platforms, delivering content clearly and engagingly for Savannah audiences.

The role requires writing, delivering, and producing news with accuracy and pace across broadcasts and digital platforms. The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s in broadcast journalism or related field, fluency in English, and at least two years of on-air experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field or equivalent experience.
• Fluency in English with excellent written and spoken communication.
• Minimum two years' experience in news reporting or anchoring; market size may affect requirements.
• Strong on-air presence and news judgment across local and national events.

Responsibilities

• Presents news stories for all platforms in a clear, engaging manner.
• Writes and delivers news stories concisely with journalistic integrity.
• Produces newscasts and coordinates with team members.
• Acts as a field reporter and conducts interviews.
• Responds to breaking news and urgent newsroom situations.
• Edits video clips and writes content for digital platforms.

Skills

Fluent English

Excellent communication

Two years experience

Deadline-driven

Team leadership/mentoring

Ad lib when required

Interviewing

Flexibility to work any shift

Education

Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism

Tools

Office equipment proficiency

Job description

The Weekend News Anchor/Reporterserves 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.

• Presents news stories and other content for all platforms.
• Ensures that all news content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
• Writes and delivers news stories in a clear and concise manner.
• Produces newscasts and communicates clear direction with team members.
• Assists in writing, copy editing, researching and coordinating news programming and other content.
• Acts as a field reporter as assigned.
• Conducts interviews with news personnel and others.
• Responds to breaking news and other urgent newsrooms situations as required.
• Participates in promotional activities including public appearances.
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Edits video clips as assigned.
• Writes content for the website and other eMedia platforms.
• Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites.

Requirements & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, 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 or anchoring. (More or less depending on market size.)
• Superior on‑air presence.
• Excellent news judgment with an expansive knowledge of local and national current events, history, newsmakers and issues.
• Experience guiding, directing and motivating others.
• Ability to identify the developmental needs of others and to coach, mentor or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge or skills.
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to effectively listen to fully understand problems and communicate with a team to shape a solution.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Flexibility to work any shift.

EEO Statement:

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