Nexstar Media Group Inc. is hiring: Entertainment Anchor/Reporter...
Nexstar Media Group Inc. - Los Angeles, CA, United States, 90079
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Entertainment Anchor/Reporter
KTLA is seeking candidates for the role of entertainment anchor/reporter. Duties will include daily live segments on KTLA’s #1 morning news, hosting KTLA’s award-winning red-carpet specials including Emmys and Oscars, as well as delivering daily entertainment reports for Nexstar stations. Candidates must possess a strong background covering the news of entertainment, and the business of Hollywood, in a major market and/or a network, extensive on-air experience with large market and/or network television, as well as a journalistic background. Connections, contacts, and extensive relationships with key stakeholders in the entertainment industry is a plus.
The ideal candidate will be a team player who understands the KTLA morning news, its audience, the business of entertainment, and works well in a team environment. The ideal candidate will be responsible for covering a wide range of entertainment news, from breaking stories to in-depth features and interviews, and will need to stay up-to-date with the latest trends and developments in the industry, attend events, and build relationships with key industry figures. This role requires excellent writing and communication skills, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work under tight deadlines.
Duties
- Anchor entertainment and trending news segments on KTLA’s morning news or other day parts as assigned.
- Conduct interviews with celebrities, industry professionals, and other relevant figures.
- Host KTLA’s award-winning red carpet specials including but not limited to Emmys and Oscars.
- Attend and cover entertainment events, such as movie premieres, award shows, and industry events.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and developments in the entertainment industry.
- Build and maintain relationships with key industry contacts.
- Collaborate with producers to produce high-quality content.
- Ensure all content is accurate, engaging, and adheres to our editorial standards.
- Use social media to promote content and engage with our audience.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field preferred.
- Proven experience as an entertainment anchor/reporter or similar role.
- Strong writing and editing skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and handle multiple assignments.
- Knowledge of the entertainment industry and current trends.
- Proficiency in using social media platforms.
- Experience with multimedia content creation, such as video and audio.
- Strong research and investigative skills.
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with industry contacts.
KTLA will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
Compensation - $160,000+ commensurate with experience and skill level.
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