Reporter

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.•Topeka, KS

About The Position

FOX 43 Topeka is seeking an experienced, high-impact journalist to serve as our 9 p.m. primetime anchor, host a weekly statewide political program and report enterprise content with relevance across Kansas. This role is ideal for an anchor who enjoys being the face of a growing primetime newscast but also wants to stay active in the field, producing in-depth, high-interest reporting. As part of our Kansas Capitol Bureau, this position plays a leading role in political and breaking news coverage with statewide reach, airing in the Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka and Joplin markets. You will anchor a growing hourlong 9 p.m. newscast (with a dedicated producer), host and help shape our weekly program Inside Kansas Politics, and report enterprise and breaking political stories from the Kansas Capitol and across the state. This is a leadership role that expects strong news judgment, aggressive reporting and a polished on-air presence, and it is compensated accordingly.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Political Science, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
Minimum two years of on-air anchoring and/or reporting experience
Strong political reporting interest and experience preferred
Excellent news judgment and deep understanding of local, state, and national issues
Superior on-air presence with strong live-shot experience
Excellent writing, copy editing and research skills
Ability to work well under deadline pressure and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Proficiency with newsroom technology and production systems
Strong communication skills with the ability to ad-lib when required
Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
Flexibility to work varying schedules as news demands

Nice To Haves

Strong political reporting interest and experience preferred

Responsibilities

Anchor the FOX 43 9 p.m. newscast and serve as a primary on-air representative of the station
Host and help plan our weekly statewide political program, Inside Kansas Politics
Report enterprise and breaking political news as part of the Kansas Capitol Bureau
Produce, write and present content for linear TV, digital platforms, CTV app and social media
Act as a field reporter or field anchor as needed, including statewide travel
Conduct in-depth research, interviews and aggressive questioning of lawmakers and newsmakers
Respond to breaking news and urgent newsroom situations
Help enterprise daily story ideas in collaboration with newsroom leadership
Edit video and write scripts and web content as assigned
Participate in promotional activities and public appearances
Interact with viewers on social and digital platforms
Serve as a newsroom leader and mentor when appropriate