KLAS-TV the CBS affiliate in fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada is actively recruiting for an Anchor/Reporter in traffic. The Anchor/Reporter serves as a presenter of traffic news and other content for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Present live and recorded traffic reports during morning and/or evening newscasts.
- Monitor traffic conditions using NDOT feeds, traffic software, social media, and viewer tips
- Collaborate with producers to incorporate traffic updates into newscasts and breaking news coverage
- Organize material, determine angle or emphasis, and write story according to prescribed editorial style and format standards
- Gather and verify information regarding stories through interview, observation and research
- Build network of sources who supply information that allows the Company to stay ahead of its competitors
- Performs special projects and other duties as assigned
- Report news stories for broadcast, providing clear background, context, and accurate details
- Research, gather, and analyze information through interviews, public records, events, and field reporting
- Arrange and conduct interviews with newsmakers and community members
- Review notes and materials to isolate key facts and develop compelling story angles
- Develop and pitch original story ideas
- Shoot, write, edit and present news reports for all platforms
- Bachelor’s degree in communication/journalism or related degree. Equivalent years of experience may substitute for education
- Three (3) years television anchoring or reporting experience preferred
- Solid vocal delivery, camera presence, and clear enunciation
- Strong reporting skills
- Understand importance of social media
- Excellent reading, writing, spelling, grammar and organizational skills
- Promoter of teamwork and maintains attitude of cooperation with all station personnel
- Operate newsroom computer systems
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and manage multiple tasks
- Strong organizational and research skills
- Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
- Flexibility to work any shift, including nights, weekends, and holidays
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
The Anchor/Reporter must be able to sit, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. In addition, the Anchor/Reporter must be able to handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls. Repetitive movements are required. Work may be conducted in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions.
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities / Women / Veterans / Disabled
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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.
