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Nexstar Media Group Part-Time Temporary Anchor in Brownsville, Texas
KVEO in Harlingen, TX is looking for an experienced journalist to anchor and lead our weekend evening/late night newscasts. We are looking for someone who will connect with our viewers and work with the producers, meteorologists, sports department, and digital content producers to craft engaging, informative, and educational newscasts and digital products. Our anchors are working journalists not just news readers. The successful candidate will be a strong newsroom leader who takes an active role in shaping the day’s news coverage. You’ll participate in editorial meetings and work with the weekend team to craft fresh and relevant newscasts. Strong, conversational writing and copyediting skills are a must. You will serve as a mentor to reporters, producers, and the studio production team. You must be active on digital platforms to ensure we are staying on top of breaking news. We are looking for a reporter/MMJ who wants to lead the newscasts, break stories in the market, and produce exclusive reports.
JOB SUMMARY:
Deliver newscasts and news stories accurately, clearly and concisely.
Evaluate news leads to develop story ideas as part of the weekend editorial meeting.
Make editorial decisions for weekend newscast.
Mentor weekend producers, reporters, photographers and assignment editors
Write teases and stories as needed. Copyedit scripts.
Use social platforms to post content and give updates throughout the evening.
Report three days a week. Most of the time you will work with a photographer. Must be able to MMJ when needed.
Conducts interviews with public officials and members of the public.
Responds to breaking news and other urgent situations as required.
Participates in promotional activities including public appearances.
Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.
Writes content for the website and other eMedia platforms.
Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites.
Shoot and edit video as assigned.
Specialized Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Must interact positively and productively with employees in the field and in the studio.
Strong news judgement with an expansive knowledge of local and national current events, history, newsmakers and issues.
Solid vocal delivery, camera presence, and clear enunciation.
Strong reporting skills.
Understand importance of social media.
Excellent reading, writing, spelling, grammar and organizational skills.
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Promotes teamwork and maintains attitude of cooperation with all station personnel.
Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in communication/journalism or related degree required (equivalent years of experience may substitute for education); plus (3) years television anchoring or reporting experience required.
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across television, streaming and digital platforms, including nearly 300,000 hours of original video content each year. Nexstar owns America’s largest local broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 212 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, America’s fastest-growing national news and entertainment cable network reaching 70 million television homes, popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including The Hill and BestReviews, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. In addition to delivering exceptional content and service to our communities, Nexstar provides premium multiplatform and video-on-demand advertising opportunities at scale for businesses and brands seeking to leverage the strong consumer engagement of our compelling content offering. For more information, please visit Nexstar.tv.
EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.