Primetime News Anchor/host/reporter

KLFY LLC

Topeka, KS, United States
On-site
Primetime news anchoring
Political program hosting
Enterprise reporting
KLFY LLC is seeking an experienced journalist for the role of 9 p.m. primetime news anchor in Topeka, KS. The ideal candidate will lead political coverage, host a statewide program, and produce engaging content, while demonstrating strong news judgment and an on-air presence

Job Summary

  • This role is ideal for an anchor who enjoys being the face of a growing primetime newscast but also wants to stay active in the field, producing in-depth, high-interest reporting.
  • You will anchor a growing hourlong 9 p.m. newscast (with a dedicated producer), host and help shape our weekly program Inside Kansas Politics, and report enterprise and breaking political stories from the Kansas Capitol and across the state.
  • Join a competitive, fast-paced newsroom in a breaking news state capital market. Get your work seen across Kansas, grow as an anchor and political journalist and build your career within Nexstar Media Group, the largest broadcasting company in the country.

Matching Summary

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KLFY LLC is seeking an experienced journalist for the role of 9 p.m. primetime news anchor in Topeka, KS. The ideal candidate will lead political coverage, host a statewide program, and produce engaging content, while demonstrating strong news judgment and an on-air presence.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Primetime news anchoring
  • Political program hosting
  • Enterprise reporting
  • Live shot experience
  • News judgment
  • Aggressive questioning

Nice-to-have

  • Leadership and mentorship
  • Public appearances
  • Viewer interaction on social media

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • Minimum two years of on-air anchoring/reporting
  • Strong political reporting interest
  • Valid driver's license

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Not specified

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