What are the responsibilities and job description for the News Anchor/MSJ position at Nexstar Media Group, Inc.?
Ozarks First in Springfield, Missouri, is hiring a morning News Anchor/Multiskilled Journalist. The candidate will be a newsroom leader and primary presenter of news stories, delivering clear, engaging, and meaningful content for our newscasts, website, and CTV App.
- Presents news stories and other content for linear, digital, CTV App, and social.
- Writes and produces content for linear, digital, CTV App, and social.
- Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
- Writes and delivers news stories clearly and concisely.
- Strong writer, copy editor, and researcher.
- Acts as a field reporter or field anchor as assigned.
- Responds to breaking news and other urgent newsroom situations as required.
- Participates in promotional activities, including public appearances.
- Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.
- Edits video clips as assigned.
- Interact with viewers/users on social media sites.
- 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.
- Superior on-air presence.
- Excellent news judgment with an expansive knowledge of local and national current events, history, newsmakers, and issues.
- Experience guiding, directing, and motivating others.
- An ability to identify the developmental needs of others and to coach, mentor, or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge or skills.
- Proficiency with all newsroom technology, including computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, and other office equipment.
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- An 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.
