Anchor III, News

Nexstar Media Group•Baton Rouge, LA

About The Position

The News Anchor serves as the primary presenter of news stories and other content across all platforms, delivering it clearly, engagingly, and meaningfully to news consumers. The role ensures news content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality. It involves writing and delivering news stories, producing newscasts, coordinating with team members, and supporting the development of news programming and other content. The anchor may also report from the field, conduct interviews, respond to breaking news, participate in promotional activities, edit video clips, create content for websites and other eMedia platforms, and interact with viewers on social media.

Requirements

  • Fluency in English.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to ad lib when required.
  • Two to five years of experience in news reporting or anchoring; the amount may vary by market size.
  • Superior on-air presence.
  • Excellent news judgment and extensive knowledge of local and national current events, history, newsmakers, and issues.
  • Experience guiding, directing, and motivating others.
  • Ability to identify others’ developmental needs and coach, mentor, or otherwise help them 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 listen effectively, understand problems, and communicate with a team to shape solutions.
  • Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
  • Flexibility to work any shift.

Nice To Haves

  • Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Present news stories and other content across all platforms.
  • Ensure news content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
  • Write and deliver news stories clearly and concisely.
  • Produce newscasts and communicate clear direction to team members.
  • Assist with writing, copy editing, researching, and coordinating news programming and other content.
  • Act as a field reporter when assigned.
  • Conduct interviews with news personnel and others.
  • Respond to breaking news and other urgent newsroom situations as required.
  • Participate in promotional activities, including public appearances.
  • Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.
  • Edit video clips as assigned.
  • Write content for the website and other eMedia platforms.
  • Interact with viewers and users on social media sites.
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