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Nexstar Media Group Anchor/Reporter in Indianapolis, Indiana
WXIN/CBS4 in Indianapolis is looking for a dynamic Anchor/Reporter to anchor developing, breaking, franchise and trending content for morning newscasts. This is in the #1 newsroom in the one of the most dynamic markets in the country. This position will also fill in on the main anchor desk for newscasts as needed and will produce content for sweeps periods, special projects and other purposes. This is a unique position with growth opportunity in the 25th ranked market.
Duties & Responsibilities:
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 writing, copy editing, researching, and coordinating news programming and other content.
Conducts interviews with news personnel and external entities.
Responds to breaking news and other urgent newsrooms situations as required.
Participates in promotional activities to include public appearances.
Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.
Writes content for the website and other platforms
Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites.
Requirements & Skills :
Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in news anchoring.
Must possess the ability to interact well with anchors, reporters, producers, videographers, news managers, etc. with superior business acumen
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required.
Superior/Flawless on-air presence.
Excellent news judgment with an expansive knowledge of local and national current events, history, newsmakers, etc.
Ability to meet clock requirements, prioritize assignments and multitask simultaneously with execution showcasing your high level of experiences
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.
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.
