The Anchor/MMJ serves as a key storyteller and on-air presenter across all platforms, delivering news content in a clear, engaging, and meaningful way that connects with our audience. This role is responsible for anchoring newscasts, reporting in the field, and producing compelling digital and CTV content.
Responsibilities:
- Anchor assigned newscasts and present content in a clear, confident, and engaging manner
- Report and produce original stories as a Multimedia Journalist, from enterprise to execution
- Produce content for multiple platforms, including television, digital, mobile, and Connected TV (CTV)
- Work closely with newsroom management to enterprise and develop stories daily
- Demonstrate strong storytelling through dynamic live shots, stand-ups, creative graphics, and effective use of digital and social media platforms
- Write, edit, and organize stories according to prescribed editorial style and format standards
- Gather, verify, and confirm information through interviews, observation, and research
- Build and maintain a strong network of sources to help the station stay ahead of the competition
- Contribute to digital and CTV-exclusive content, including breaking news, explainers, and feature stories
- Perform special projects and other duties as assigned
- Salary: $60,000 to $65,000 annually
Requirements & Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Journalism, or a related field required (equivalent years of experience may substitute for education)
- Three (3) years of television anchoring and/or reporting experience preferred
- Strong on-air presence with solid vocal delivery, clear enunciation, and professional appearance
- Proven reporting and writing skills with sound editorial judgment
- Strong understanding of digital platforms, social media, and evolving news consumption habits
- Ability to work well in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Promotes teamwork and maintains a cooperative, positive attitude with all station personnel
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Communication, Journalism, or a related field
- Three years of television anchoring and/or reporting experience
- Strong on-air presence and professional appearance
- Proven reporting and writing skills
- Strong understanding of digital platforms and social media
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
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.
