Weekend Anchor/Reporter

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in Savannah seeks a Weekend News Anchor/Reporter to serve as the primary presenter of news stories for all platforms. You will deliver clear, engaging content and maintain standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.

You will write and deliver stories, produce newscasts, conduct field interviews, respond to breaking news, edit video, and engage with viewers on social media. A Bachelor's in Broadcast Journalism and at least two years in news are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Fluency in English with excellent oral and written communication.
• Minimum two years’ experience in news reporting or anchoring.

Responsibilities

• Anchor and report news stories for all platforms.
• Write, edit and deliver stories with clarity and concision.
• Conduct field interviews and coordinate news programming.

Skills

Fluent English

Excellent communication skills

News reporting/anchoring experience

On-air presence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field

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.

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