at Nexstar Media Group in Champaign, Illinois, United States
Job Description
WCIA 3 is looking for an experienced, energetic, engaging anchor for our weekend newscasts. This position will also serve as a lead reporter during scheduled weekdays. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on anchor who collaborates with producers, reporters, videographers and others about local newscast content. You should also be a strong enterprise reporter who excels at live shots, generates exclusive stories and is active on social media and digital platforms.
Responsibilities & Expectations:+ Presents news stories, interviews, and other content in a credible, meaningful, and relatable way.
+ Ensures that all news content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
+ Writes and delivers content, including teases and promos, in a clear and concise manner.
+ Responds to breaking news and other urgent newsrooms situations as required.
+ Participates in promotional activities including public appearances. Represents station at community and non-profit events.
+ Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.
+ Writes content for wcia.com
+ Strong social media presence and proficiency, so as to interact and engage with viewers/users on social media channels.
+ Produce content for multiple platforms, including TV, internet, etc.
Requirements & Skills:+ Bachelor’s Degree in Broadcast Journalism, a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
+ Fluency in English.
+ Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to ad lib when required.
+ Superior on-air presence.
+ Excellent news judgment
+ Appreciation of the diverse market we serve.
+ Team player, able to work well with people who have a range of skill sets and personalities
+ Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
+ Ability to effectively listen to fully understand problems and communicate with a team to shape a solution
+ Valid Driver’s License.
+ Flexibility to work other shifts as needed.
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Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All America,” popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv. EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account