News Anchor

Job Description

News Anchor
Eyewitness News (WEHT/WTVW,) serving the Evansville-Owensboro DM (109), is looking for a morning/Noon anchor. The successful candidate will present news stories in a clear and confident manner, can work successfully as part of a team, be able to report, shoot, edit, and produce when needed, act as a leader and mentor, represent the station well, and be able to contribute to all platforms as needed.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.
Presents news stories and other content for all platforms.
Ensures that all news content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
Writes and delivers news stories in a clear and concise manner.
Assists in producing newscasts and communicates in clear direction with team members.
Assists in writing, copy editing, researching and coordinating news programming and other content.
Acts as a field reporter as assigned.
Produces shows as assigned
Conducts interviews with news personnel and others.
Responds to breaking news and other urgent newsrooms situations as required.
Participates in promotional activities including public appearances.
Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.
Shoots and edits video clips assigned.
Writes and presents content for the website and other Digital platforms.
Interact with viewers/users on social media sites.

Required Skills

Fluency in English.
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required.• Minimum two years’ experience in news reporting and some experience anchoring.
Superior on-air presence.
Excellent news judgment with an expansive knowledge of local and national current events, history, newsmakers and issues.
Experience guiding, directing and motivating others.
Ability to identify the developmental needs of others and to coach, mentor or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge or skills.
Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment.
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 with a good driving record.
Flexibility to work any shift.
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
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, make decisions that impact the results of co-workers, work near others, work outdoors occasionally in all weather conditions, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. In addition, must be able to lift, set up and operate equipment weighing up to 25 pounds, and 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.

Education Required

Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision, PTO, flex, 401K

How to Apply

https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar
Nexstar Inc. is an EOE