Morning Anchor- DC News Now

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.•Washington, DC

1d•$115,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

WDVM/WDCW has an immediate opening for a Monday-Friday AM Anchor based at the Nexstar Bureau in Washington DC. The ideal candidate will have a deep background in political reporting who can help the audience navigate the fast-paced world of national politics. The anchor will be expected to serve multiple platforms from broadcast to CTV across the many entities housed in the facility. The successful candidate will lead coverage of political news stories and drive dynamic conversation with guests.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
Fluency in English.
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required.
Minimum five years’ experience in news reporting or anchoring, with a minimum of 2 years’ large market experience
Strong on-air presence, which includes the ability to work well with other members of the ensemble.
Excellent news judgment with an expansive knowledge of local and national current events, history, newsmakers, issues and policy.
Experience guiding, directing and motivating others.
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Functional knowledge of latest newsroom technology or an ability to learn and quickly adapt.
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.
Flexibility to work any shift.
Ability to work at any Nexstar-run location in DC including 2121 Wisconsin Ave, NW and 400 North Capitol St, NW.

Responsibilities

Rigorously prepares for interviews by researching guests, topics, and strategizing ways for segments to have a greater likelihood of driving the news cycle.
Demonstrable track record of getting guests to make news during an interview.
Ability to understand positions from multiple points of view and bring those into a conversation to help the audience understand where trends or power may be shifting.
Broad knowledge of current events and policy to bring context to news stories presented within the show.
Assists in planning the next day’s shows, identifying topics of high interest to the audience.
Assists segment producers in booking guests to come onto the show.
Works with the various entities in Washington, DC including The Hill, NewsNation, and the Nexstar Washington DC Bureau to identify the most compelling content and package it.
Ensures content meets company standards for journalistic integrity, production quality, and fairness.
Writes and edits content for newscasts as needed.
Active participation in daily editorial meetings.
Creates content for our digital platforms – including a daily, CTV program streamed live on 22 Nexstar stations.
Routinely finds ways to localize national content to make it relevant and understandable to a regional audience.