News Anchor

Job Description

The Nexstar Washington, DC Bureau has an immediate opening for an Anchor with a deep background in political reporting who can help the audience navigate the fast-paced world of national politics. The anchor will be expected to serve multiple platforms from broadcast to CTV across the many entities housed in the facility. Along with a co-anchor, the successful candidate will lead coverage of political news stories and drive dynamic conversation with guests.
• Rigorously prepares for interviews by researching guests, topics, and strategizing ways for segments to have a greater likelihood of driving the news cycle.
• Demonstrable track record of getting guests to make news during an interview.
• Ability to understand positions from multiple points of view and bring those into a conversation to help the audience understand where trends or power may be shifting.
• Broad knowledge of current events and policy to bring context to news stories presented within the show.
• Assists in planning the next day's shows, identifying topics of high interest to the audience.
• Assists segment producers in booking guests to come onto the show.
• Works with the various entities in Washington, DC including The Hill and NewsNation to identify the most compelling content and package it.
• Ensures content meets company standards for journalistic integrity, production quality, and fairness.
• Writes and edits content for newscasts as needed.
• Active participation in daily editorial meetings.
• Creates content for our digital platforms – including original copy for web and creating content for our CTV apps.
• Routinely finds ways to localize national content to make it relevant and understandable to a regional audience.
• Requirements & Skills:
• Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
• Fluency in English.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required.
• Minimum five years' experience in news reporting or anchoring, with a minimum of 2 years' large market experience
• Strong on-air presence, which includes the ability to work well with other members of the ensemble.
• Excellent news judgment with an expansive knowledge of local and national current events, history, newsmakers, issues and policy.
• Experience guiding, directing and motivating others.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Functional knowledge of latest newsroom technology or an ability to learn and quickly adapt.
• 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.
• Ability to work at any Nexstar-run location in DC including 2121 Wisconsin Ave, NW and 400 North Capitol St, NW.

Salary Range:

$115-$125K Annualized - - commensurate with applicant's experience and skill level

Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-mk6526-18-222-135-39-42 in your application.