News Anchor
Tampa, FLFull-timeSeen 3 days agoSeen in employer's feed today
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The News Anchor presents news stories and other content across platforms, writes and delivers coverage, and helps produce newscasts. The role also includes reporting in the field, conducting interviews, responding to breaking news, participating in promotional activities, and creating content for websites and social media. Candidates need at least five years of news reporting or anchoring experience, though the posting notes this may vary by market size.
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FL, Tampa
Full time
REQ-43201
The News Anchor 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.
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Presents news stories and other content for all platforms.
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Ensures that all news content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
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Writes and delivers news stories in a clear and concise manner on all platforms.
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Produces newscasts and content, communicating clear direction with team members.
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Assists in writing, copy editing, researching, posting, creating content and coordinating news programming and other content.
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Acts as a field content reporter as assigned.
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Conducts interviews with news personnel, influencers and others.
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Responds to breaking news and other urgent newsrooms situations as required.
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Participates in promotional activities including public appearances.
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Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.
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Edits and distributes content on all platforms as assigned.
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Writes content for the website, social and other eMedia platforms.
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Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites.
Requirements & Skills:
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Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
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Fluency in English.
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Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required.
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Minimum five years’ experience in news reporting or anchoring. (More or less depending on market size.)
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Superior on-air presence.
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Excellent news judgment with an expansive knowledge of local and national current events, history, newsmakers and issues.
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Experience guiding, directing and motivating others.
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Ability to identify the developmental needs of others and to coach, mentor or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge or skills.
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Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment.
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Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
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Ability to effectively listen to fully understand problems and communicate with a team to shape a solution.
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Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
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Flexibility to work any shift.
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. 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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