WQRF (FOX) & WTVO (ABC) are looking for a News Producer/Anchor. The News Producer/Anchor serves as the primary presenter of news stories and other content for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers.
Brief description of duties & responsibilities:
- Produce 5 and 9pm, and co-anchor 9pm newscasts
- Produce content for multiple platforms, including TV, internet, mobile, etc.
- Work with management to enterprise and develop stories daily
- Demonstrate compelling storytelling using dynamic live shots and stand-ups, creative graphics, and use of digital and social media platforms
- Organize material, determine angle or emphasis, and write story according to prescribed editorial style and format standards
- Edits video
- Performs special projects and other duties as assigned
- Actively participates in social media in accordance with company and station guidance
- Participates in station-sponsored community events in accordance with station guidance
Requirements & Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in communication/journalism or related degree required (equivalent years of experience may substitute for education)
- One(1) years television anchoring or reporting experience required
- Solid vocal delivery, camera presence, and clear enunciation
- Communicates clearly with staff, the team on air, and viewers to ensure the latest and most accurate information is being presented in real time
- Understands importance of social media
- Excellent reading, writing, spelling, grammar and organizational skills
- Promotes teamwork and maintains attitude of cooperation with all station personnel
- Operate newsroom computer systems
- Flexibility to work any shift
Compensation: $15 - $16 per hour - commensurate with applicant's experience and skill level.
Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, life insurance, Paid Parental Leave and more.
#IL-ONSITE
Interested candidates should apply on our website mystateline.com.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in communication/journalism or related degree
- One(1) years television anchoring or reporting experience
- Solid vocal delivery, camera presence, and clear enunciation
- Excellent reading, writing, spelling, grammar and organizational skills
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.
