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Nexstar Media Group, Inc. · 1 day ago

Weekend Anchor/Reporter

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is seeking an experienced journalist to serve as Weekend Anchor for KXMB. The role involves leading the weekend team, producing and anchoring newscasts, and engaging with the community through impactful storytelling across all platforms.

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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
Produces newscasts and communicates clear direction with team members
Assists in writing, copy editing, researching and coordinating news programming and other content
Acts as a field reporter as assigned
Conducts interviews with news personnel and others
Responds to breaking news and other urgent newsrooms situations as required
Participates in promotional activities including public appearances
Performs special projects and other duties as assigned
Edits video clips as assigned
Produce newscasts
Writes content for the website and other eMedia platforms
Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites
Promote teamwork and maintain attitude of cooperation with all station personnel

Qualification

Broadcast JournalismNews AnchoringOn-Camera ReportingCommunicationTeam LeadershipVideo EditingSocial Media EngagementDeadline ManagementFluency in English

Required

Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
Fluency in English
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required
Minimum 1-2 years' experience in news anchoring and /or on-camera news reporting
Superior on-air presence
Excellent news judgment with an expansive knowledge of local and national current events, history, newsmakers and issues
Experience guiding, directing and motivating others
Ability to identify the developmental needs of others and to coach, mentor or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge or skills
Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines 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 is preferred

Company

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.

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Nexstar Media Group, Inc.

H1B Sponsorship

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2024 (2)
2023 (3)
2022 (3)
2021 (7)
2020 (3)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$2.5M
2017-09-06Post Ipo Equity· $2.5M
2003-12-05IPO

Leadership Team

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Bill Sammon
SVP
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Jerry Walsh
Senior Vice President, Local Content Development
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