Evening News Anchor

nexstar media

📍 illinois champaign united states💰 $70,000–$80,000/yr🕐 1mo ago🔗 workday

Job Description

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.  **Pay Range: $70,000 - $80,000** **Benefits**: Our comprehensive benefits package includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more. **#LI-onsite #WCIA3**
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