News Anchor/Reporter

WETM-TV/18 News is looking for an energetic Morning News Anchor to join our market-leading news team, where we pride ourselves on a true "team first" atmosphere. We celebrate daily wins, support one another without being asked, and make coaching a core part of our culture. We’re seeking an upbeat personality who balances serious reporting with relatable morning energy—someone who writes with a unique voice and is ready to build a genuine on-air connection with our morning meteorologist.

In this role, you will anchor and produce our Monday–Friday morning newscasts (5:00–7:00 a.m.) and assist with our noon broadcast at least twice a week.

While you will also produce the morning news, you won't be doing it alone. You’ll have extensive support through Nexstar, our parent company’s robust network, which includes content from sister stations nationwide, a Washington Bureau, and NewsNation, our company cable news network. It’s a wealth of resources—more than enough to help you build a compelling, high-quality show every single morning.

Key Responsibilities:

Anchor & Report: Present news with a superior on-air presence and the ability to ad-lib effectively.

Create Content: Research, pitch, and write original stories that resonate with our local community.

Reporting & Production: Gather information through interviews and field research; shoot, edit, and produce compelling reports for broadcast and all digital platforms.

Collaborative Planning: Coordinate with producers and news managers to determine story priorities, emphasis, and formatting.

Editorial Excellence: Write and review copy for accuracy, grammar, and style, ensuring all content meets high journalistic integrity and production standards.

Digital Engagement: Write for web/eMedia platforms and actively interact with viewers via social media.

General Duties: Maintain organized notes and news files, meet strict editorial deadlines, and perform special projects as assigned.

Requirements & Skills

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Communication: Exceptional writing and oral skills with a sharp eye for editorial detail.

Technical Proficiency: Comfortable with newsroom technology and standard office equipment.

Reliability: A valid driver’s license, a good driving record, and the flexibility to meet tight deadlines.

Compensation: $16 per hour

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All America,” popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.

EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.