Weekend News Anchor/Multimedia Journalist

We take our weekend news obligation seriously and this is a rare opportunity to lead that effort from the anchor chair in the mornings. If you have strong newsgathering skills and a great camera presence, then we may have a spot for you at Fort Wayne's news leader WANE 15. Ideal candidate will have previous reporter and anchor experience and proven leadership skills. Digital platform skills and live field reporting experience are a must. This position REQUIRES working weekends.
Duties and Responsibilities

Presents news stories and other content for all platforms
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
Assists in producing the newscast and communicates clear direction with team members
Assists in writing, copy editing, researching and coordinating news programming, making phone calls, editing and other content production duties
Acts as a Multimedia Journalist as assigned
Conducts interviews both live and recorded
Responds to breaking news and other urgent newsroom situations as required
Performs other duties as assigned
Writes content for the website and other social platforms
Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites
Requirements

Work experience and education required for position: Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
Minimum one-year experience in news reporting or anchoring
Excellent news judgment with an expansive knowledge of local and national current events, history, newsmakers and issues
Experience shooting, writing and editing their own content
Ability to identify the developmental needs of others and to coach, mentor or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge or skills
Ability 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
Ability to hit a deadline daily and in long-term planning
Must pass background screenings to hire
Legal and Equal Opportunity Statement

EOE: Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled #L1-Onsite
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.
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.

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