Nexstar Media Group, Inc. · 6 days ago
Weekend Anchor/MMJ
Greenville, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expNexstar Media Group, Inc. is seeking a Weekend Anchor/MMJ for WNCT 9 On Your Side in Greenville, North Carolina. The successful candidate will co-anchor, produce weekend newscasts, and gather news content across various platforms, ensuring high journalistic standards and engaging presentation.
BroadcastingInformation ServicesMedia and EntertainmentNewsPublishingSocial Media
Responsibilities
Gathers and presents accurate and interesting information for news stories and other content for all platforms
Evaluates news leads and tips to develop story ideas
Gathers and verifies accurate information about newsworthy events by interview, investigation, or observation
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 writing, copy editing, researching, and coordinating news programming and other content
Presents compelling, clear, creative, and accurate live shots
Responds to breaking news and other urgent newsrooms situations as required
Participates in promotional activities including public appearances
Writes content for the website and other eMedia platforms
Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
Minimum 2 years' experience in news reporting; regular or fill-in anchoring experience also required
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required
Superior on-air presence
Excellent news judgment with knowledge of local and national current events, history, newsmakers, and issues
Proficiency with newsroom computer systems, editing, camera equipment, computers, telephones, and other office equipment
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
Flexibility to work any shift
Preferred
Producing experience preferred, but willing to teach the right candidate
Company
Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.5M2017-09-06Post Ipo Equity· $2.5M
2003-12-05IPO
Leadership Team
Bill Sammon
SVP
Jerry Walsh
Senior Vice President, Local Content Development
Recent News
2025-12-18
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