TV News Anchor / Reporter

Job Description

We take our seven-day-a-week news obligation seriously and this is a rare opportunity to lead that effort from the anchor chair in the morning. If you have strong newsgathering skills and great camera presence, then we may have a spot for you at Fort Wayne's News Leader. Ideal candidate will have previous reporter and anchor experience and proven leadership skills. Digital platform skills and live field reporting experience a must.

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.
• 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, making phone calls, editing and other content production duties
• Acts as a field reporter as assigned.
• Conducts interviews with news personnel and others.
• Responds to breaking news and other urgent newsroom situations as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Makes public appearances monthly on behalf of the station
• Writes content for the website and other social platforms.
• Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites.

Work experience and education required:
• Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
• Minimum two years' experience in news reporting or anchoring
• Fluency in English.
• 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.
• 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 driver's license with a good driving record.
• Ability to meet a deadline daily and in long-term planning

Special skills required:
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required
• Superior on-air presence

ALL applicants must apply online at: https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar . Please upload resume, work samples and references. No phone calls please.

Nexstar Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gp1yq0-3-138-174-95-42 in your application.