Weekend News Anchor/Multimedia Journalist

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

WANE 15 in Fort Wayne is seeking a News Anchor/Multimedia Journalist to lead weekend morning broadcasts with clear, engaging delivery and strong on-air presence. Ideal candidates will have reporting and anchoring experience, proven leadership, and the ability to manage live field shoots.

The role focuses on presenting stories across all platforms, writing and delivering content, coordinating with the newsroom, and mentoring peers while meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• BA in Broadcast Journalism or related field or equivalent experience
• Minimum one-year experience in news reporting or anchoring
• Strong news judgment with knowledge of local and national events
• Experience shooting, writing and editing own content
• Ability to mentor others and coach skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and multitask
• Strong listening and teamwork skills
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
• Ability to hit deadlines daily and long-term

Responsibilities

• Presents news stories for all platforms
• Ensures content meets standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
• Writes and delivers news stories clearly
• Assists in producing the newscast and directs team
• Assists in writing, copy editing, researching and coordinating news programming
• Acts as a Multimedia Journalist as assigned
• Conducts interviews live and recorded
• Responds to breaking news as required
• Writes content for the website and social platforms
• Interacts with viewers on social media

Skills

News reporting

Anchor experience

Multimedia journalist

Live field reporting

Camera presence

Leadership skills

Digital platform skills

Interviews

Writing & editing

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism

Tools

Video editing software

Camera operation

Job description

We take our weekend news obligation seriously and this is a rare opportunity to lead that effort from the anchor chair in the mornings. If you have strong newsgathering skills and a great camera presence, then we may have a spot for you at Fort Wayne’s news leader WANE 15. Ideal candidate will have previous reporter and anchor experience and proven leadership skills. Digital platform skills and live field reporting experience are a must. This position REQUIRES working weekends.

The News Anchor/Multimedia Journalist 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.

Brief description of duties & 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

Work experience and education required for position:

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
• Minimum one-year experience in news reporting or anchoring
• Excellent news judgment with an expansive knowledge of local and national current events, history, newsmakers and issues
• Experience shooting, writing and editing their own content
• Ability to identify the developmental needs of others and to coach, mentor or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge or skills
• 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
• Ability to hit a deadline daily and in long-term planning

Must pass background screenings to hire.

EOE: Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

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