What are the responsibilities and job description for the News Anchor / Reporter position at Nexstar Media Group?
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 report 3 days a week, in addition to weekend anchoring responsibilities.
Producing abilities: Must be able to write and produce a newscast when possible.
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 & Skills:
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
- Onsite
Nexstar Media Inc. is America’s largest local television and media company with 197 full power stations (including partner stations) in 115 markets addressing nearly 63% of US television households and a growing digital media operation. Nexstar’s platform delivers exceptional local content and network programming to inform and entertain viewers, while providing premium, scalable local advertising opportunities for advertisers and brands across all screens and devices. Learn more at www.Nexstar.tv.
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