Anchor/Multi-Media Journalist
KTXL FOX40 in Sacramento, California, is looking for a dynamic journalist with a passion for news and the ability to connect with audiences across every platform. We're searching for an engaging communicator to join our team as an anchor for both our broadcast and digital products.
This is a true working anchor position. In addition to anchoring, you'll create original content for our CTV app, fill in across our strong anchor team, and report in the field when you're not at the desk. We're looking for someone who thrives on breaking news, enterprise reporting, and storytelling that makes an impact.
The ideal candidate is a newsroom leader who comes to editorial meetings with actionable story ideas developed through a strong network of sources and a commitment to original journalism. You should be equally comfortable delivering breaking news, producing digital content, and cultivating stories that matter to our community.
If you're ready to work alongside one of the hardest-working news teams in the business—supported by the tools, technology, and resources you need to succeed—we'd love to hear from you.
Job description:
- Anchor newscasts as assigned.
- Write anchor/reporter pkgs when needed
- Anchor/co-produce a digital newscast
- Assists in writing, copy editing, researching, and coordinating news content.
- Acts as a field reporter as assigned.
- Participates in promotional activities including public appearances.
Requirements & Skills:
- 2 years TV news reporting experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field
- Fluency in English.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required.
- Flexibility to work any shift.
- Compensation - $75,000+ commensurate with experience and skill level
To be considered for this position, you must apply online at: https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar
Please remember to upload a copy of your resume and include a link to your work.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
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.
KTXL Fox40 will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if KTXL Fox40 is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.
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Skills Required
- 2 years TV news reporting experience
- Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism or a related field
- Fluency in English
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with ability to ad lib
- Flexibility to work any shift
What We Do
Nexstar Media Group is the largest TV station operator in the country. With the reach of 171 full power television stations in 100 markets addressing nearly 38.9% of US television households, and a diversified, growing digital media operation, Nexstar Media Group offers superior audience engagement across all media devices and local broadcast television’s unrivalled influence on consumers’ purchasing and political decisions. In 20 years, Nexstar has grown from a single station to the nation’s largest television company. This growth is fueled by an organization-wide commitment to delivering exceptional service to our communities and outstanding results for our advertisers. From the very beginning, Nexstar has cultivated an organization-wide commitment to providing superior, unique local content that is relevant to each of the communities it serves, while offering local businesses, advertisers and brands the ability to engage and connect with local communities.
