Anchor III, News Job at Nexstar Broadcasting in Sioux City

Role Overview The News Anchor 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. The anchor ensures that all news content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality, writes and delivers news stories in a clear and concise manner, and produces newscasts while communicating clear direction with team members. The role involves assisting in writing, copy editing, researching and coordinating news programming, serving as a field reporter, conducting interviews, responding to breaking news, participating in promotional activities, performing special projects, editing video clips, writing content for the website and other electronic media platforms, and interacting with viewers on social media sites.
Responsibilities Present news stories and content for all platforms.
Ensure all news content meets journalistic integrity and production quality standards.
Write and deliver news stories clearly and concisely.
Produce newscasts and communicate clear direction with team members.
Assist in writing, copy editing, researching, and coordinating news programming.
Serve as a field reporter as assigned.
Conduct interviews with news personnel and others.
Respond to breaking news and other urgent newsroom situations.
Participate in promotional activities including public appearances.
Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.
Edit video clips as assigned.
Write content for the website and other eMedia platforms.
Interact with viewers/users on social media sites.
Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
Fluency in English.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to ad lib when required.
Minimum five years’ experience in news reporting or anchoring (more or less depending on market size).
Superior on-air presence.
Excellent news judgment with expansive knowledge of local and national current events, history, newsmakers, and issues.
Experience guiding, directing, and motivating others.
Ability to identify developmental needs of others and coach, mentor, or help improve their knowledge or skills.
Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines, and other office equipment.
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to effectively listen, fully understand problems, and communicate with a team to shape a solution.
Valid driver’s license with good driving record.
Flexibility to work any shift.
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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