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Nexstar Media Group Weekend News Anchor / MMJ in Fort Wayne, Indiana
We take our weekend news obligation seriously and this is a rare opportunity to lead that effort from the anchor chair in the evening. If you have strong newsgathering skills and a great camera presence, then we may have a spot for you at Fort Wayne's News Leader WANE 15.
Ideal candidate will have previous reporter and anchor experience and proven leadership skills. Digital platform skills and live field reporting experience a must. This position REQUIRES working weekends.
The News Anchor MMJ 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.
Brief description of 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
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
Work Experience and education required for position:
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 check to hire.
ALL applicants must apply on-line at: https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar. Please upload resume and references.
EOE: Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
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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.