Nexstar Media Group

NewsAnchor

$45–75k ~AI est. Topeka, Kansas, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“News Anchor at Nexstar Media Group. Skills: On-air presence, Current events knowledge. Present news stories. Present other content”

Industry & Context.

Eligibility Requirements

Flexibility to work any shift

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, Equivalent education and work experience, Minimum two years' experience, Valid driver's license

Nice to Have

More experience depending on market size

What You'll Do.

Present other content

Ensure news content meets standards

Communicate direction to team

Assist in copy editing

Assist in researching

Assist in coordinating news programming

Assist in coordinating other content

Act as field reporter

Respond to breaking news

Respond to urgent newsroom situations

Participate in promotional activities

Participate in public appearances

Perform special projects

Write content for website

Write content for eMedia platforms

Interact with viewers on social media

Interact with users on social media

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Communicate with team

Communication Scope

Oral communication; Written communication

Full Job Description

The morning _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. * Presents news stories and other content for all platforms. * 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. * Produces newscasts and communicates clear direction with team members. * Assists in writing, copy editing, researching and coordinating news programming and other content. * Acts as a field reporter as assigned. * Conducts interviews with news personnel and others. * Responds to breaking news and other urgent newsrooms situations as required. * Participates in promotional activities including public appearances. * Performs special projects and other duties as assigned. * Edits video clips as assigned. * Writes content for the website and other eMedia platforms. * Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites. _Requirements & Skills_: * 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 two years’ experience in news reporting or anchoring. (More or less depending on market size.) * 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. * Ability to identify the developmental needs of others and to coach, mentor or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge or skills. * Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment. * Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously. * Ability to effectively listen

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