Weekend Anchor/Reporter Job at Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in Kansas City

Overview

WDAF-TV/Fox4 Kansas City is seeking a Weekend Anchor/Reporter. The Weekend Anchor/Reporter 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

• Produce content for multiple platforms, including TV, digital, and streaming
• Work with management to enterprise and develop stories daily
• Demonstrate compelling storytelling using dynamic live shots and stand-ups, creative graphics, and use of digital and social media platforms
• Organize material, determine angle or emphasis, and write story according to prescribed editorial style and format standards
• Gather and verify information regarding stories through interviews, observation, and research
• Build network of sources who supply information that allows FOX4 to stay ahead of its competitors
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communication/Journalism or related degree required (equivalent years of experience may substitute for education)
• Three (3) years television anchoring or reporting experience required
• Solid vocal delivery, camera presence, and clear enunciation
• Strong reporting skills
• Understand importance of social media
• Excellent reading, writing, spelling, grammar, and organizational skills
• Promote teamwork and maintain an attitude of cooperation with all station personnel
• Operate newsroom computer systems