A morning anchor chair has opened on the news set at WANE-TV, the news leader in Indiana’s 2nd largest city, Fort Wayne. This is a rare opportunity for the right person to take a frontline role for the station and newsroom.

Our award winning, top-rated news operation seeks a news anchor who is passionate about daily news content, breaking news, special projects, news priorities, all digital options, community events, and our brand: “Coverage You Can Count On”.

• 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.

• Produces newscasts and communicates clear direction with team members.

• Assists in writing, copy editing, researching and coordinating news programming and other content.

• Acts as a field reporter as assigned.

• Conducts interviews with news personnel and others.

• Responds to breaking news and other urgent newsrooms situations as required.

• Participates in promotional activities including public appearances.

• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.

• Edits video clips and shoots video when assigned.

• Writes content for the website and other digital platforms.

• Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites.

Work 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 two years’ experience in news reporting or anchoring. (More or less depending on market size.)

• Excellent news judgment with an expansive knowledge of local and national current events, history, newsmakers, and issues.

• Experience guiding, directing, leading by example, and motivating others.

• Ability to identify the developmental needs of others and to coach, mentor or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge or skills.

• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment.

• 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.

• Flexibility to work any shift.

Special Skills Required:

• Fluency in English.

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required.

• Superior on-air presence.

If you possess these skills and are willing to make a commitment to WANE-TV and northeast Indiana, then you should apply on-line at: https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar.

Please upload cover letter, resume and examples of your work.

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Nexstar 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.