Weekend Morning News Host & Reporter

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is seeking a Weekend Morning Anchor/Reporter to present weekend news across platforms with clarity and audience engagement.

On weekdays, you will gather, verify and present information through interviews, investigations or observations for multiple channels. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or equivalent experience, English fluency and at least two years of news reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
• Fluency in English.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Minimum two years’ experience in news reporting.
• Superior on-air presence.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Flexibility to work any shift.

Responsibilities

• Reports news stories for broadcast, describing the background and details of events.
• Arranges interviews with people who can provide information about stories.
• Reviews copy and corrects errors in content, grammar and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines.
• Reviews and evaluates notes taken about event aspects to isolate pertinent facts and details.
• Determines a story’s emphasis, length and format, and organizes material accordingly.
• Researches and analyzes background information related to news stories to be able to provide complete and accurate information.
• Gathers information about events through research, interviews, experience or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social or other functions.
• Pitches stories to news managers and news producers which are relevant to the local community.
• Receives assignments and evaluates leads and tips to develop story ideas.
• Discusses issues with producers and/or news managers to establish priorities or positions.
• Checks reference materials such as books, news files or public records to obtain relevant facts.
• Revises work to meet editorial approval or to fit time requirements.
• Shoots and edits news events and news reports.
• Produces and presents reports for all platforms.
• Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
• Writes stories for the web and other Digital platforms.
• Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites.
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned

Skills

Fluency in English

Excellent communication

Ability to meet deadlines

Multitasking

Superior on-air presence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism

Job description

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is seeking a Weekend Morning Anchor/Reporter to present weekend news across platforms with clarity and audience engagement.

On weekdays, you will gather, verify and present information through interviews, investigations or observations for multiple channels. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or equivalent experience, English fluency and at least two years of news reporting.