Anchor/Reporter Job at Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in Austin

Position: Anchor/Reporter at Nexstar Media Group, Inc.

Location: KXAN in Austin, Texas.

Our weekend morning anchor will bring strong news judgment and a passion for storytelling to the market news leader.

Responsibilities

• Craft news reports and other content for all platforms.
• Ensure all news content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
• Write and deliver news stories in a clear and concise manner.
• Communicate clear direction with team members.
• Assist in writing, copy editing, researching, and coordinating news programming and other content.
• Serve as a field reporter three days a week.
• Respond to breaking news and other urgent newsroom situations as required.
• Participate in promotional activities including public appearances.
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Interact with viewers/users on social media sites.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
• Minimum five years’ experience in news reporting or anchoring.
• Fluency in English.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to ad lib when required.
• Superior on-air presence.
• Excellent news judgment with an expansive knowledge of local and national current events, history, newsmakers and issues.
• Ability to identify the developmental needs of others and to coach, mentor or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge or skills.
• Ability to manage time 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.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Industry: Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

Salary: $63,000.00 - $67,000.00 (current listing) or $95,000.00 - $140,000.00 (previous listing).