News Anchor/ MMJ Job at Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in Springfield

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Ozarks First in Springfield, MO, is hiring a News Anchor/MMJ who will be a newsroom leader and primary presenter of news stories, delivering clear, engaging, and meaningful content for our newscasts, website, and CTV App.

• Presents news stories and other content for Linear, Digital, the CTV App, and Social
• Writes and produces content for Linear, Digital, and CTV App.
• Ensures that all news content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
• Writes and delivers news stories clearly and concisely.
• 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 or field anchor as assigned.
• Responds to breaking news and other urgent newsroom situations as required.
• Participates in promotional activities, including public appearances.
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Edits video clips as assigned.
• Interact 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.
• 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.
• An ability to identify the developmental needs of others and to coach, mentor, or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge or skills.
• Proficiency with all newsroom technology, including computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, and other office equipment.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• An 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

• Industries

  Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

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