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Company

Nexstar Broadcasting
Address , Roanoke, 24019, Va
Employment type FULL_TIME
Salary
Expires 2023-06-25
Posted at 1 year ago
Job Description
WFXR is excited to find the next newsroom leader to join our team. We are looking for an experienced journalist to join our team as a primary morning anchor. We are looking for an individual who is a team player, strong writer, and interested in mentoring and helping others grow. The anchor will play an active role in the morning show and daily news development, participating in editorial meetings, script review, writing and working with producers throughout their shift. This position will require some reporting –franchise, investigative, in-depth or some other regular contribution to our content. An ethical journalist with strong storytelling skills and a desire to be an active member of the newsroom and the Roanoke-Lynchburg community will thrive in this position!
If you’ve never been to Roanoke, it is a hidden gem! Southwest Virginia boasts affordable cost of living, friendly people, great restaurants, hiking, biking, boating, kayaking, fishing, and very little traffic.
The Morning Anchor 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.
  • Presents news stories and other content for all platforms.
  • Writes and delivers news stories in a clear and concise manner.
  • Conducts interviews with news personnel and others.
  • Participates in promotional activities including public appearances.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Writes content for the website and other eMedia platforms.
  • Acts as a field reporter as assigned.
  • Responds to breaking news and other urgent newsrooms situations as required.
  • Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites.
  • Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.
  • Ensures that all news content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
  • Assists in writing, copy editing, researching, and coordinating news programming and other content.
Requirements & Skills:
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required.
  • Ability to effectively listen to fully understand problems and communicate with a team to shape a solution.
  • Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment.
  • Fluency in English, bilingual in Spanish a plus.
  • Minimum five years’ experience in news reporting and anchoring.
  • Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Experience guiding, directing, and motivating others.
  • Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
  • Primary anchor experience preferred.
  • Excellent news judgment with an expansive knowledge of local and national current events, history, newsmakers, and issues.
  • Superior on-air presence.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
  • Flexibility to work any shift.
  • Ability to identify the developmental needs of others and to coach, mentor or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge or skills.