The News Anchor is the trusted voice and face of our newsroom—delivering compelling, accurate, and engaging content across all platforms. This role combines strong on-air presence with editorial leadership to connect with audiences in a meaningful way.
- Presents news stories and other content for all platforms, including CTV Digital
- Host a Digital CTV Show
- Uphold the highest standards of journalistic integrity and production quality.
- Write and deliver clear, concise, and engaging news stories.
- Produce newscasts and provide clear direction to team members.
- Collaborate on writing, copy editing, research, and coordination of news programming.
- Report from the field as assigned and conduct interviews.
- Respond quickly to breaking news and urgent newsroom situations.
- Participate in promotional activities and community events.
- Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.
- Edits video clips as assigned.
- Writes content for the website and other digital platforms.
- Engage with viewers and users on social media.
Requirements & Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field, or equivalent experience.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to ad-lib when necessary.
- Minimum of four years’ experience in news reporting or anchoring (varies by market size).
- Strong on-air presence and excellent news judgment.
- Broad knowledge of local and national current events, history, and key issues.
- Leadership experience with the ability to guide, motivate, and mentor others.
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong listening and problem-solving skills.
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
- Flexibility to work any shift.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field
- Minimum of four years' experience in news reporting or anchoring
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
- Strong on-air presence and excellent news judgment
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.
