Weekend Anchor/MMJ

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. • Henderson, KY

69d

About The Position

The News Reporter collects, analyzes and presents facts about newsworthy events by interview, investigation or observation for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers. Reports news stories for broadcast, describing the background and details of events. Arranges interviews with people who can provide information about stories. Reviews copy and corrects errors in content, grammar and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines. Reviews and evaluates notes taken about event aspects to isolate pertinent facts and details. Determines a story’s emphasis, length and format, and organizes material accordingly. Researches and analyzes background information related to news stories to be able to provide complete and accurate information. Gathers information about events through research, interviews, experience or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social or other functions. Pitches stories to news managers and news producers which are relevant to the local community. Receives assignments and evaluates leads and tips to develop story ideas. Discusses issues with producers and/or news managers to establish priorities or positions. Checks reference materials such as books, news files or public records to obtain relevant facts. Revises work to meet editorial approval or to fit time requirements. Shoots and edits news events and news reports. Produces and presents reports for all platforms. Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality. Writes stories for the web and other eMedia platforms. Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites. Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.

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
• Minimum two years’ experience in news reporting
• Superior on-air presence
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
• 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

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze and present facts about newsworthy events
• Report news stories for broadcast, describing background and details of events
• Arrange interviews with people who can provide information about stories
• Review copy and correct errors in content, grammar and punctuation
• Evaluate notes taken about event aspects to isolate pertinent facts and details
• Determine a story’s emphasis, length and format, and organize material accordingly
• Research and analyze background information related to news stories
• Gather information about events through research, interviews, and attendance at functions
• Pitch stories to news managers and news producers relevant to the local community
• Receive assignments and evaluate leads and tips to develop story ideas
• Discuss issues with producers and/or news managers to establish priorities
• Check reference materials to obtain relevant facts
• Revise work to meet editorial approval or fit time requirements
• Shoot and edit news events and news reports
• Produce and present reports for all platforms
• Ensure all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
• Write stories for the web and other eMedia platforms
• Interact with viewers/users on social media sites
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

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