Anchor

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.•Grand Junction, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

KREX/KFQX in Grand Junction is seeking a Monday-Friday evening Anchor. The chosen candidate will produce and anchor lively and informative news programs for KFQX. The anchor will create content for all platforms, ensuring it is clear, engaging, and relevant to news consumers. This role requires a strong on-air presence and the ability to produce content for broadcast and digital platforms.

Requirements

Fluency in English.
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required.
Experience in news reporting.
Superior on-air presence.
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
Flexibility to work any shift.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Reports factual and fair daily news stories for broadcast.
Arranges interviews with people who can provide information about stories or who can provide engaging interviews or content for streaming shows.
Reviews copy and corrects errors in content, grammar and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines.
Researches and analyzes background information related to news stories in order to be able to provide complete and accurate information.
Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
Writes stories for the web and other eMedia platforms.
Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.

Benefits

A career path to grow your professional experiences
Full medical, dental and vision benefits, as well as certain other health and wellness benefits
Retirement savings plan with company match
Disability accident insurance
Hospital indemnity
Critical illness
Life insurance
AD&D
ID protection
Employee assistance program