Anchor/MMJ Job at Nexstar Broadcasting in Buffalo

The Anchor/MMJ serves as a key storyteller and on-air presenter across all platforms, delivering news content in a clear, engaging, and meaningful way that connects with our audience. This role is responsible for anchoring newscasts, reporting in the field, and producing compelling digital and CTV content.

Responsibilities:

Anchor assigned newscasts and present content in a clear, confident, and engaging manner

Report and produce original stories as a Multimedia Journalist, from enterprise to execution

Produce content for multiple platforms, including television, digital, mobile, and Connected TV (CTV)

Work closely with newsroom management to enterprise and develop stories daily

Demonstrate strong storytelling through dynamic live shots, stand-ups, creative graphics, and effective use of digital and social media platforms

Write, edit, and organize stories according to prescribed editorial style and format standards

Gather, verify, and confirm information through interviews, observation, and research

Build and maintain a strong network of sources to help the station stay ahead of the competition

Contribute to digital and CTV-exclusive content, including breaking news, explainers, and feature stories

Perform special projects and other duties as assigned

Salary: $60,000 to $65,000 annually

Requirements & Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Journalism, or a related field required (equivalent years of experience may substitute for education)

Three (3) years of television anchoring and/or reporting experience preferred

Strong on-air presence with solid vocal delivery, clear enunciation, and professional appearance

Proven reporting and writing skills with sound editorial judgment

Strong understanding of digital platforms, social media, and evolving news consumption habits

Ability to work well in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Promotes teamwork and maintains a cooperative, positive attitude with all station personnel

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.