PM News Anchor

NC-High Point;2005 Francis Street (Tribune-WGHP)

Full time

REQ-42969

Work for the #1 evening newscasts in the market, collaborate with award-winning journalists, and make a difference in the community, come join the FOX8 news team. You’ll anchor the 5pm, 6pm, 10pm news. We are serious about winning, employing an army of journalists to make the shows relevant and meaningful. While you’ll play a prominent role on the desk, don’t leave your reporter skills behind, since you will have a franchise as well. Be prepared to have an active role on our streaming app and on our website.

Job description:

• 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 writing, copy editing, researching and coordinating news programming and other content.

• Acts as a field anchor as assigned.

• 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.

Requirements & Skills:

• Minimum four years’ experience in news reporting and anchoring

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required.

• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.

EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

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.