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Nexstar Media Group is America’s largest local television and media company with 197 full power stations (including partner stations) in 115 markets addressing nearly 63% of US television households and a growing digital media operation. Nexstar’s platform delivers exceptional local content and network programming to inform and entertain viewers, while providing premium, scalable local advertising opportunities for advertisers and brands across all screens and devices. Learn more at www.Nexstar.tv.

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WDHN is seeking an energetic, engaging journalist to be our next weekend news anchor. The News Anchor Reporter 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. This position will be the newest face of our weekend newscasts, reporting three days and anchoring weekends.

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Responsibilities:

• Produce content for multiple platforms, including TV, internet, mobile, etc.
• Work with management to enterprise and develop stories daily.
• Demonstrate compelling storytelling via anchoring, using dynamic live shots and stand-ups, creative graphics, and use of digital and social media platforms.
• Organize material, determine angle or emphasis, and write stories according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.
• Gather and verify information regarding stories through interviews, observation, and research.
• Build a network of sources who supply information that allows the Company to stay ahead of its competitors.
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communication/Journalism or related field required (equivalent years of experience may substitute for education).
• Three (3) years television anchoring or reporting experience required.
• Solid vocal delivery, camera presence, and clear enunciation.
• Strong reporting skills.
• Self-starter with understanding of social media importance.
• Excellent reading, writing, spelling, grammar, and organizational skills.
• Promotes teamwork and maintains a cooperative attitude with all station personnel.
• Operate newsroom computer systems.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Industries

• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

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