Morning Anchor/reporter

WFRV Local 5 Nexstar Broadcasting Inc

Not specified (assumed hybrid based on industry standards).
Five years on-air anchoring experience
Two years on-camera reporting experience
Lead by example in newsroom environment
WFRV Local 5 is seeking a Morning Anchor/Reporter who is an experienced journalist with strong leadership skills and a community-oriented mindset. The ideal candidate will have significant on-air anchoring and reporting experience, thrive under pressure, and engage audiences across multiple 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 will be expected to lead by example, work with managers to coach and motivate other staff, and maintain a friendly yet authoritative on-air persona.
  • Applicants should have at least five years of on-air anchoring experience and two years of reporting experience to drive higher levels of social engagement and television viewing.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

WFRV Local 5 is seeking a Morning Anchor/Reporter who is an experienced journalist with strong leadership skills and a community-oriented mindset. The ideal candidate will have significant on-air anchoring and reporting experience, thrive under pressure, and engage audiences across multiple platforms.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Five years on-air anchoring experience
  • Two years on-camera reporting experience
  • Lead by example in newsroom environment
  • 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 and mentoring young talent
  • Forward-thinking newsroom culture
  • Strong emphasis on positive reinforcement

Key Requirements

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

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