• Full Time
  • Anywhere

Abilene,TX

Nexstar Media Group,Inc.

DESCRIPTION

Position Summary:  The News Anchor/Reporter 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.
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Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • 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.


    JOB EXPERIENCE

    • 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.
    • Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment. 

    REQUIREMENTS

    • Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
    • Fluency in English.
    • 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.
    • Flexibility to work any shift. 

    ADDITIONAL INFO

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    HOW TO APPLY

    Apply online at: https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar

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