Weekend News Anchor / MMJ_

We take our weekend news obligation seriously and this is a rare opportunity to lead that effort from the anchor chair in the evening. If you have strong newsgathering skills and a great camera presence, then we may have a spot for you at Fort Wayne's News Leader WANE 15.Ideal candidate will have previous reporter and anchor experience and proven leadership skills. Digital platform skills and live field reporting experience a must. This position REQUIRES working weekends.The News Anchor MMJ serves as the primary presenter of news stories and other content for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging, and meaningful to news consumers.Brief description of 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 producing the newscast and communicates clear direction with team members+ Assists in writing, copy editing, researching and coordinating news programming, making phone calls, editing and other content production duties+ Acts as a MMJ as assigned+ Conducts interviews both live and recorded+ Responds to breaking news and other urgent newsroom situations as required+ Performs other duties as assigned+ Writes content for the website and other social platforms+ Interacts with viewers/users on social media sitesWork Experience and education required for position:+ Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience+ Minimum one-year experience in news reporting or anchoring+ Excellent news judgment with an expansive knowledge of local and national current events, history, newsmakers and issues+ Experience shooting, writing and editing their own content+ Ability to identify the developmental needs of others and to coach, mentor or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge or skills+ 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+ Ability to hit a deadline daily and in long-term planningMust pass background check to hire.ALL applicants must apply on-line at: d5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar. Please upload resume and references.EOE: Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled#L1- ONSITENexstar 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 television, streaming and digital platforms, including nearly 300,000 hours of original video content each year. Nexstar owns America’s largest local broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 212 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, America’s fastest-growing national news and entertainment cable network reaching 70 million television homes, 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 The Hill and BestReviews, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. In addition to delivering exceptional content and service to our communities, Nexstar provides premium multiplatform and video-on-demand advertising opportunities at scale for businesses and brands seeking to leverage the strong consumer engagement of our compelling content offering. 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.