Morning Anchor/reporter

WFRV Local 5 Nexstar Broadcasting Inc

Five years on-air anchoring experience
Two years on-camera reporting experience
Lead by example in newsroom
The successful candidate must be prepared to anchor and report on developing, breaking, franchise and trending content across all screens and platforms

Job Summary

  • The successful candidate must be prepared to anchor and report on developing, breaking, franchise and trending content across all screens and platforms.
  • As Morning Anchor, you'll be expected to lead by example and work with managers to coach and motivate other staff.
  • Overall, we're looking for an experienced journalist who can drive higher levels of social engagement, web traffic, and television viewing from our audience.

Matching Summary

The successful candidate must be prepared to anchor and report on developing, breaking, franchise and trending content across all screens and platforms.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Five years on-air anchoring experience
  • Two years on-camera reporting experience
  • Lead by example in newsroom
  • Drive social engagement and web traffic
  • Work under stress with tight deadlines

Nice-to-have

  • Visceral distaste for office politics
  • Positive attitude and team-oriented nature
  • Experience coaching young talent
  • Ability to ad lib during live broadcasts
  • Strong community mindedness

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism or equivalent
  • Minimum five years anchoring experience
  • Minimum two years reporting experience
  • Valid driver's license with good driving record
  • Fluency in English required

Work Rights

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