News Anchor / Reporter
About The Position
The News Anchor 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. This role is a hybrid position that demands a high-level storyteller; in addition to anchoring newscasts, the successful candidate is required to report on major local stories as part of their day-to-day duties. Multimedia Reporting: Beyond studio duties, you will act as a lead field reporter, responsible for identifying and covering "big stories" that impact the community. End-to-End Production: Must be proficient in the full production cycle—shooting, writing, and editing—to deliver polished, high-impact segments. Content Volume: Expected to complete 2 to 3 enterprise or "big story" packages per week for air, in addition to daily anchoring responsibilities. Clear Presentation: Presents news stories and other content for all platforms in a clear and concise manner. Journalistic Integrity: Ensures all content meets Nexstar Media Group standards for integrity and production quality. Digital Engagement: Writes content for the website and interacts with viewers via social media and other eMedia platforms. Team Leadership: Works with team members, including coaching and mentoring junior staff. Urgent Response: Responds to breaking news and other urgent newsroom situations as required. Produce content for multiple platforms, including TV, internet, mobile, etc. Work with management to enterprise and develop stories daily Demonstrate compelling storytelling using dynamic live shots and stand-ups, creative graphics, and use of digital and social media platforms Organize material, determine angle or emphasis, and write story according to prescribed editorial style and format standards Gather and verify information regarding stories through interview, observation and research. Build network of sources who supply information that allows the Company to stay ahead of its competitors Performs special projects and other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Communication/Journalism or related degree required (equivalent years of experience may substitute for education
- Three (3) years television anchoring or reporting experience required
- Solid vocal delivery, camera presence, and clear enunciation
- Strong reporting skills
- Understand importance of social media
- Excellent reading, writing, spelling, grammar and organizational skills
- Promotes teamwork and maintains attitude of cooperation with all station personnel
- Operate newsroom computer systems
Responsibilities
- Presents news stories and other content for all platforms in a clear and concise manner.
- Ensures all content meets Nexstar Media Group standards for integrity and production quality.
- Writes content for the website and interacts with viewers via social media and other eMedia platforms.
- Works with team members, including coaching and mentoring junior staff.
- Responds to breaking news and other urgent newsroom situations as required.
- Produce content for multiple platforms, including TV, internet, mobile, etc.
- Work with management to enterprise and develop stories daily
- Demonstrate compelling storytelling using dynamic live shots and stand-ups, creative graphics, and use of digital and social media platforms
- Organize material, determine angle or emphasis, and write story according to prescribed editorial style and format standards
- Gather and verify information regarding stories through interview, observation and research.
- Build network of sources who supply information that allows the Company to stay ahead of its competitors
- Performs special projects and other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
