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Nexstar Media Group Weekend Evening Anchor/MMJ in Knoxville, Tennessee
WATE, the ABC Affiliate in Knoxville, Tennessee is seeking a Weekend Evening News Anchor/MMJ. Candidates must have strong command anchor abilities and be a newsroom leader. We are looking for someone who can help lead weekend coverage. In addition, candidate must be a strong enterprise reporter who can drop everything and cover breaking news from the scene.
The Weekend Anchor serves as the primary presenter of weekend news stories and other content for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers. We’re seeking a strong storyteller. On non-weekend workdays, the Weekend Anchor works as a multimedia journalist, collecting, analyzing and presenting facts about newsworthy events by interview, investigation or observation for all on air and online platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers. A successful candidate will be asked to work solo on general assignment stories and will be a major part of the station’s online success by posting timely updates, stories, and other content on our social media platforms. We are looking for someone who actively engages in all of the tenets of journalism. The successful candidate must demonstrate the desire to put journalistic skills such as shooting, editing, newsgathering, writing, interviewing, reporting and ethical decision-making into practice on a daily basis.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Produce content for multiple platforms, including TV, internet, mobile, etc.
Work with management to enterprise and develop stories daily
Demonstrate compelling storytelling 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 story according to prescribed editorial style and format standards
Gather and verify information regarding stories through interview, observation and research.
Build network of sources who supply information that allows the Company to stay ahead of its competitors
Performs special projects and other duties as assigned
Other duties as assigned
Requirements & Skills:
Bachelor’s degree in Communication/Journalism or related degree required (equivalent years of experience may substitute for education
(2) years television anchoring or reporting experience required
Solid vocal delivery, camera presence, and clear enunciation
Strong reporting skills
Understand importance of social media
Excellent reading, writing, spelling, grammar and organizational skills
Promotes teamwork and maintains attitude of cooperation with all station personnel
Operate newsroom computer systems
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
The Weekend Morning News Anchor/MMJ must be able to sit, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, make decisions that impact the results of co-workers, work near others, work outdoors occasionally in all weather conditions, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. In addition, the Weekend Morning News Anchor/MMJ must be able to lift, set up and operate equipment weighing up to 25 pounds, and be able to handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls. Repetitive movements are required. Work may be conducted in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions.
Go to WWW.nexstar.tv/jobs TO APPLY ONLINE No phone calls, please. EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. Background check required.
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 its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All America,” 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 its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. 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.