Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc

Morning News Anchor

Media
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Fluency in English with excellent communication skills.
  • Minimum five years of experience in news reporting or anchoring.
  • Superior on-air presence and strong news judgment.
  • Proficiency with various office equipment and computer software.

Responsibilities

  • Present news stories and content across multiple platforms.
  • Ensure content adheres to journalistic standards and quality.
  • Write and deliver concise news stories.
  • Produce newscasts and coordinate with team members.
  • Act as a field reporter and conduct interviews as assigned.
  • Respond to breaking news and urgent situations.
  • Engage with viewers on social media and identify promotional activities.

Benefits

  • Participation in promotional activities and community engagement.
  • Opportunities for coaching and mentoring others.
  • Diverse responsibilities that span multiple platforms.
  • Engagement in special projects and assignments for career growth.
Full Job Description

The Morning News Anchorserves 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:

  • Bachelor27s 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 years27 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 to fully understand problems and communicate with a team to shape a solution.
  • Valid driver27s license with a good driving record.
  • Flexibility to work any shift.
  • Must join SAG AFTRA union
  • The annual salary range for this position is$85,000 - $95,000, with final compensation determined based on the candidate27s experience, skills, and qualifications

About Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is a leading diversified media company that leverages localism to bring new services and value to consumers and advertisers through its traditional media, digital and mobile media platforms. Nexstar owns, operates, programs or provides sales and other services to 199 television stations and related digital multicast signals reaching 116 markets or approximately 39% of all U.S. television households (reflecting the FCC’s UHF discount). Nexstar’s portfolio includes primary affiliates of NBC, CBS, ABC, FOX, MyNetworkTV and The CW. Nexstar’s community portal websites offer additional hyper-local content and verticals for consumers and advertisers, allowing audiences to choose where, when and how they access content while creating new revenue opportunities. Nexstar also owns WGN America, a growing national general entertainment cable network and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network, a top tier cable asset. For more information please visit www.nexstar.tv.
Learn more about Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc
Size
11,160 employees
Market Cap
$6.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$811.4 million
Founded
2000
5 Year Trend
+33.3%
Revenue
$4.5 billion
NASDAQ

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