• Weekend Anchor/Reporter

    Nexstar Media Group (Kansas City, MO)


    WDAF-TV/Fox4 Kansas City is is seeking a Weekend Anchor/Reporter. The Weekend Anchor/Reporter 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.

     

    + Produce content for multiple platforms, including TV, digital, and streaming

    + Work with management to enterprise and develop stories daily

    + Demonstrate compelling storytelling using dynamic live shots and stand-ups, creative graphics, and use of digital and social media platforms

    + Organize material, determine angle or emphasis, and write story according to prescribed editorial style and format standards

    + Gather and verify information regarding stories through interviews, observation, and research.

    + Build network of sources who supply information that allows FOX4 to stay ahead of its competitors

    + Performs special projects and other duties as assigned

    Requirements & Skills :

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

    + Three (3) years television anchoring or reporting experience required

    + Solid vocal delivery, camera presence, and clear enunciation

    + Strong reporting skills

    + Understand importance of social media

    + Excellent reading, writing, spelling, grammar, and organizational skills

    + Promote teamwork and maintain an attitude of cooperation with all station personnel

    + Operate newsroom computer systems

     

    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.