Livestream Anchor Job at Nexstar Broadcasting in Austin

KXAN seeks a dynamic multimedia journalist to lead our livestreaming platforms, delivering breaking news and original content across our connected TV app, YouTube channel, website, and social media platforms.
Responsibilities Produce and anchor breaking news, active weather and live event coverage using video, graphics, sound and guest interviews.
Work with newsroom to identify and execute livestream opportunities.
Oversee livestream content, ensuring high‑quality production, accuracy and audience engagement.
Develop new livestream concepts and interactive programming.
Experience with Akta and vMix streaming tools preferred.
Create original daily reports for KXAN.com, social media & streaming platforms.
Create video‑on‑demand content from livestreams & original reporting.
Produce and edit vertical video for YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, Facebook Reels & other platforms.
Optimize YouTube content through strong packaging, including headlines, thumbnails, descriptions & metadata.
Analyze audience trends & performance data to improve reach & engagement.
Produce multimedia stories that support livestream coverage and drive original reporting.
Share content across Nexstar’s digital network.
Qualifications Demonstrate strong news judgment and news-writing skills.
Have strong, charismatic on‑air presence.
Be able to ad‑lib in dynamic situations.
Be highly organized, designing workflows for efficient distribution of content across various platforms.
3+ years’ experience in a local newsroom preferred.
Education: Degree in journalism, video production or related media content management fields.
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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