Weekend Anchor/MMJ

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. • Greenville, NC

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About The Position

WNCT 9 On Your Side in Greenville, North Carolina has an opening for a weekend anchor/MMJ. If you have MMJ, producer, and fill-in anchor experience and are serious about putting a credible product on the air, we want to hear from you. The successful candidate will co-anchor most Wednesdays-Fridays, anchor and produce the weekend newscasts, and MMJ as needed. This position presents, reports, shoots, writes, voices, edits and feeds news production content for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in news reporting; regular or fill-in anchoring experience also required.
• Producing experience preferred, but willing to teach the right candidate.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required.
• Superior on-air presence.
• Excellent news judgment with knowledge of local and national current events, history, newsmakers, and issues.
• Proficiency with newsroom computer systems, editing, camera equipment, computers, telephones, and other office equipment.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Gathers and presents accurate and interesting information for news stories and other content for all platforms.
• Evaluates news leads and tips to develop story ideas.
• Gathers and verifies accurate information about newsworthy events by interview, investigation, or observation.
• Ensures that all news content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
• Writes and delivers news stories in a clear and concise manner.
• Assists in writing, copy editing, researching, and coordinating news programming and other content.
• Presents compelling, clear, creative, and accurate live shots.
• Responds to breaking news and other urgent newsrooms situations as required.
• Participates in promotional activities including public appearances.
• Writes content for the website and other eMedia platforms.
• Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees