KTAL
Nexstar Media Group,Inc.
DESCRIPTION
KTAL NBC 6 is looking for a dynamic and multi-talented Reporter/Anchor to join our community-driven newsroom! We cover Northwest Louisiana, East Texas, Southwest Arkansas, and a small portion of Oklahoma. This is not an entry-level position. We're looking for someone with a minimum of 2-3 years of professional experience in the field, at the anchor desk, and on digital platforms. We need a polished presentation, an energetic personality, a creative storyteller, and, above all, someone with a positive attitude and a drive to win. You'll be expected to develop relationships with contacts, dig up story ideas, and follow and break the biggest news stories in the Four States!
Note: All resumes must include a link to the on-air reel.
The ideal candidate will have previous reporter and anchor experience and proven leadership skills. Digital platform skills and live field reporting experience are a must. This position REQUIRES working weekends.
The Reporter/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.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND 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
- Assists in producing the newscast 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 MMJ as assigned
- Conducts interviews both live and recorded
- Responds to breaking news and other urgent newsroom situations as required
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Writes content for the website and other social platforms
- Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites
SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
- Minimum one-year experience in news reporting or anchoring
- Excellent news judgment with an expansive knowledge of local and national current events, history, newsmakers and issues
- Experience shooting, writing and editing their own content
- 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 hit a deadline daily and in long-term planning
- Must pass background and motor vehicle check
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OUR COMPANY
With 200 television stations (including partner stations) in 116 markets, Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is the largest TV station operator in the country. But we are more than that. We’re also a technology company. Along with a broad range of broadcast opportunities, Nexstar staffs a growing and diversified digital media operation encompassing content management and mobile platforms, content marketing, targeted advertising products and strategic digital design and advertising operations. From newsroom to sales to operations to digital technology, joining Nexstar Nation offers unlimited opportunities for your career endeavors.
OUR VALUES
We respect our audience, customers, team members and owners. We encourage every individual’s contributions and personal growth. We honor diversity. We foster work environments that provide personal pride through job satisfaction and a balanced life. We embrace the communities in which we operate. We promote open communications, innovation, and creativity. We strive for excellence in all our endeavors. We are in the local content business, providing multiple platforms for news, entertainment, and successful marketing solutions, enriching each community we serve. Each of our television stations are local service businesses.
OPPORTUNITY
With markets ranging from small to major, Nexstar has a place for every experience level. Whether you’re just starting your broadcasting career or ready to make the leap into a larger market, Nexstar offers a broad range of opportunities. And that same market diversity allows Nexstar to give employees room to grow and progress in their careers. As your experience, ability, talent, and ambition grows, so too will your options within Nexstar Nation.
Apply via: https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar
JOB EXPERIENCE
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REQUIREMENTS
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ADDITIONAL INFO
HOW TO APPLY
Apply online at: https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar