Weekend News Anchor / MMJ Job at Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in Fort Wayne

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We take our weekend news obligation seriously, and this is a rare opportunity to lead that effort from the anchor chair in the mornings. 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 are 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.

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 clearly and concisely
• Assists in producing the newscast and communicates clear direction with team members
• Writes, copy edits, researches, and coordinates news programming, making phone calls, editing, and other content production duties
• Acts as an 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 social platforms
• Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field, or equivalent experience
• Minimum one-year experience in news reporting or anchoring
• Excellent news judgment and knowledge of current events, history, newsmakers, and issues
• Experience shooting, writing, and editing own content
• Ability to coach, mentor, or help others improve their skills
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize, and handle multiple tasks
• Effective listening and communication skills
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
• Ability to meet daily and long-term deadlines

Must pass a background check to be hired.

All applicants must apply online at: https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar. Please upload your resume and references.

EOE: Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

Additional Information:

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
• Industries: Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

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