Ozarks First in Springfield, Missouri, is hiring a dynamic Morning News Anchor/Multiskilled Journalist. This critical role anchors morning newscasts and drives engaging content across broadcast, digital, and connected TV (CTV) platforms.
We are seeking an authentic, polished morning leader and storyteller. You will anchor our morning broadcasts while also serving as a multiskilled journalist (MSJ), researching, writing, and delivering engaging stories for our linear, digital, and streaming audiences.
Key Responsibilities
- On-Air & CTV: Deliver live, unscripted, and well-produced news segments with confidence.
- Content Creation: Pitch, write, and edit high-quality content tailored for TV, web, and our OzarksFirst.com streaming apps.
- Breaking News: Respond promptly and accurately to breaking news and urgent situations.
- Cross-Platform Engagement: Foster community loyalty by frequently interacting with viewers on social media.
- Newsroom Leadership: Set the tone for the morning team, demonstrating superior news judgment and journalistic integrity.
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in TV or digital journalism, with proven on-camera anchoring or reporting skills.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Tech Skills: Proficiency with newsroom software and digital editing equipment.
- Communication: Exceptional oral and written communication skills with the ability to think on your feet.
- Requirements: Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field
- Minimum five years' experience in news reporting or anchoring
- Fluency in English
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Proficiency with all newsroom technology
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.
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