Nexstar Media Group is hiring: News Anchor/MMJ in Rochester

Job Description

Presents news stories and other content for Linear, Digital, CTV App, Social, and other platforms

Ensures that all news content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality

Dynamic and compelling presenter and storyteller

Writes and presents 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/MMJ as assigned

Conducts interviews with news personnel and others

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

Writes content for the website and other digital platforms

Interacts 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 with a proven ability to communicate (written and oral), across all platforms and to ad lib when required

Experience in news reporting or anchoring preferred

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

Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipmentAbility 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

Compensation
$40k-$50k annualized commensurate with applicant's experience and skill level. Compensation package will be based on experience.

Benefits
WROC/RochesterFirst, Nexstar Media Inc. offers excellent benefits including paid vacations, holidays, sick leave, and personal days, health insurance plans, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, 401K Retirement Plan, paid parental leave, dental, vision, Teladoc, behavioral health services, prescription drug coverage, life insurance plans, paid short term disability, and many more benefit options.

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.

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