Weekend Morning News Anchor & Multimedia Journalist

Nexstar Media Group Inc.

Fort Wayne (IN)

On-site

USD 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in Fort Wayne is seeking a News Anchor/Multimedia Journalist to lead weekend morning newscasts and serve as the primary presenter across platforms. The ideal candidate has prior reporter and anchor experience, strong on-camera presence, and proven leadership.

Digital platform skills and live field reporting are required, with weekend availability mandatory. You will write, edit, and deliver stories clearly and engagingly, collaborate with a newsroom team, and contribute

Qualifications

Proven reporter and anchor experience.
Strong on-camera presence and storytelling ability.
Digital platform skills and live field reporting experience.
Weekend availability required.

Responsibilities

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.
Assists in producing the newscast and communicates clear direction with team members.
Assists in writing, copy editing, researching and coordinating news programming, making phone calls, editing and other content production duties.
Acts as a Multimedia Journalist as assigned.
Conducts interviews both live and recorded.
Responds to breaking news and other urgent newsroom situations as required.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Writes content for the website and other social platforms.
Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites.