Nexstar

Owns and operates numerous U.S. stations

News Anchor

Broadcast JournalismPosted on Nov 11

Full-timeHarrisburg, PA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
Fluency in English.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to ad-lib when required.
At least five years of experience in news reporting or anchoring, with the amount varying by market size.
Superior on-air presence.
Excellent news judgment and extensive knowledge of local and national current events, history, newsmakers, and issues.
Experience guiding, directing, and motivating others.
Ability to identify others' developmental needs and coach, mentor, or otherwise help them 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 listen effectively to understand problems and communicate with a team to shape a solution.
Valid driver's license and a good driving record.
Flexibility to work any shift.

Responsibilities

Present news stories and other content across all platforms.
Ensure news content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
Write and deliver news stories clearly and concisely.
Produce newscasts and communicate clear direction with team members.
Assist with writing, copy editing, researching, and coordinating news programming and other content.
Act as a field reporter when assigned.
Conduct interviews with news personnel and others.
Respond to breaking news and other urgent newsroom situations as required.
Participate in promotional activities, including public appearances.
Perform special projects and other assigned duties.
Edit video clips when assigned.
Write content for the website and other eMedia platforms.
Interact with viewers and users on social media sites.

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 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 five 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 to fully understand problems and communicate with a team to shape a solution.
Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
Flexibility to work any shift.

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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