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Anchor / Multimedia Journalist
- Nexstar Media Group (Webb, AL)
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Nexstar Media Group is America’s largest local television and media company with 197 full power stations (including partner stations) in 115 markets addressing nearly 63% of US television households and a growing digital media operation. Nexstar’s platform delivers exceptional local content and network programming to inform and entertain viewers, while providing premium, scalable local advertising opportunities for advertisers and brands across all screens and devices. Learn more at www.Nexstar.tv. EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
WDHN is seeking an energetic, engaging journalist to be our next weekend news anchor. The News 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. This position will be the newest face of our weekend newscasts, reporting three days and anchoring weekends.
With its warm, sunny climate, friendly people, and affordable cost of living, see why Dothan is such a great place to live. We're just an hour from the world's most beautiful beaches and a three-hour road trip to major cities like Atlanta and Birmingham.
+ Produce content for multiple platforms, including TV, internet, mobile, etc.
+ Work with management to enterprise and develop stories daily
+ Demonstrate compelling storytelling via anchoring, 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 interview, observation and research.
+ Build network of sources who supply information that allows the Company 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
+ Self - starter
+ Understand importance of social media
+ Excellent reading, writing, spelling, grammar and organizational skills
+ Promotes teamwork and maintains 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.
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