Nexstar

Owns and operates numerous U.S. stations

News Anchor / Reporter

Broadcast JournalismConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeMyrtle Beach, SC, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Communication/Journalism or a related degree is required; equivalent years of experience may substitute for education.
Three years of television anchoring or reporting experience is required.
Solid vocal delivery, camera presence, and clear enunciation are required.
Strong reporting skills are required.
An understanding of the importance of social media is required.
Excellent reading, writing, spelling, grammar, and organizational skills are required.
The ability to promote teamwork and maintain a cooperative attitude with station personnel is required.
The ability to operate newsroom computer systems is required.

Responsibilities

Present news stories and other content across platforms clearly, engagingly, and meaningfully.
Report on major local stories as a lead field reporter, including identifying and covering stories that impact the community.
Shoot, write, and edit content through the full production cycle.
Report three days a week in addition to weekend anchoring responsibilities.
Write and produce a newscast when possible.
Ensure content meets Nexstar Media Group standards for integrity and production quality.
Write website content and interact with viewers through social media and other eMedia platforms.
Coach and mentor junior staff.
Respond to breaking news and other urgent newsroom situations as required.
Produce content for multiple platforms, including television, internet, and mobile.
Work with management to develop and enterprise stories daily.
Use dynamic live shots, stand-ups, creative graphics, and digital and social media platforms to deliver compelling storytelling.
Organize material, determine story angle or emphasis, and write stories according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.
Gather and verify information through interviews, observation, and research.
Build a network of sources that supplies information to help the company stay ahead of competitors.
Perform special projects and other assigned duties.

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

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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.

EEO Statement:

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

About the Company

Nexstar

Owns and operates numerous U.S. stations

Nexstar operates the largest portfolio of local TV stations in the United States, owning 197 stations that air in many markets and are affiliated with major networks. It earns revenue from selling advertising time and from retransmission fees paid by cable and satellite providers that carry its signals. Beyond traditional TV, it owns digital media properties and runs NewsNation, as well as The Hill, expanding its reach online. Its goal is to provide broad access to news and entertainment across local markets while growing its digital footprint and maintaining steady revenue from advertising and distribution fees.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Irving, TX
Founded: 1996

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