Weekend News Anchor/Reporter

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical insurance

dental insurance

vision insurance

paid time off

401(k) with company matching

Parental leave

life insurance

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. seeks an experienced Weekend News Anchor/Reporter for DC News Now in Washington, DC. You will anchor weekend newscasts, report on weekdays, and contribute to digital platforms while working with a leadership team to maintain journalistic standards.

You will cover breaking news, engage with social media audiences, and participate in editorial decisions. The role requires a strong newsroom presence in a competitive, large geographic market.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field (or equivalent).
• At least five years of professional experience in news, preferably in top markets.
• Strong writing, on-air delivery, and newsroom management skills.
• Experience producing and delivering content for multiple platforms (TV + digital).

Responsibilities

• Write, edit and deliver news stories clearly and concisely.
• Anchor and report on weekends; contribute to multiple platforms.
• Participate in editorial meetings and influence story selection.
• Contribute to social media and digital content.
• Shoot and edit video as needed; respond to breaking news.
• Represent the station at events and public appearances.

Skills

Strong writing & speaking

Editorial decision-making

Digital content management

Newsroom storytelling

Leadership & coaching

Flexibility to adjust schedule

Public appearances

Breaking news handling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field

Tools

ENPS

vMix

Job description

Nexstar Media Inc. has an opening for an experienced Weekend News Anchor/Reporter who is ready to take on a high-profile role for DC News Now in Washington, DC DMA Market #7. The News Anchor/Reporter will be assigned to weekend newscasts and reporting during three weekdays and will be expected to contribute to various digital and social media platforms. The Weekend News Anchor/Reporter will work with the newsroom leadership team anchor newscasts and local programming on WDVM, WDCW (CW) and contribute to our digital assets in the market. The candidate should have a proven track record of anchoring traditional newscasts and reporting in a top-40 market and demonstrable experience creating content for digital platforms. The Weekend News Anchor/Reporter must be ready to handle unscripted coverage in breaking news situations and understand this is a very competitive market covering a large geographic region across multiple states. The successful candidate will have demonstrable leadership skills including acting as a role model, coaching less experienced members of the team and taking part in station projects that will include public appearances. The News Anchor/Reporter will take part in editorial meetings and will be expected to contribute to editorial decision-making. The successful candidate will also have demonstrable storytelling skills including enterprising meaningful and relevant stories. Washington, DC may be at the center of the nation’s politics, but the city and its immediate metro area includes world-class museums, nationally renowned event venues, a vibrant arts community and multiple sports venues.

Primary Responsibilities

• Write, edit and deliver news stories in a clear and concise manner.
• Working on frequent deadlines.
• Assist in the production of newscasts on multiple platforms.
• Confirm that news stories meet professional and company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
• Report and/or anchor in the field.
• Contribute to social media platforms consistent with company guidelines.
• Shoot and edit video as needed.
• Respond to breaking news as needed.
• Participate in promotional events as needed.

Requirements & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
• At least five years professional experience; at least three to five years in a top-40 market preferred.
• Demonstrable knowledge of current national and international issues and ability to quickly understand local issues.
• Demonstrable communication skills including clear writing and speaking.
• Demonstrable experience with contemporary newsroom systems including news production, video editing, digital content management, email and other collaboration tools; previous ENPS experience preferred.
• Demonstrable experience creating CTV (streaming) content; previous vMix experience preferred.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of additional languages preferred.
• Flexibility to adjust schedule and assignments as business needs evolve.
• Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.

Benefits

• medical (with multiple plan options)
• dental
• vision insurance
• paid time off
• 401(k) with company matching contributions
• Paid Parental leave
• life insurance and more
• Part time employees are eligible for 401(k) and any local/state leave plans.

Salary Range: $80,000.00 - $85,000.00 based upon experience

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Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All America,” popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.

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