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Join to apply for the Morning News Anchor role at Nexstar Media Group, Inc. 5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Dominant CBS/ABC combo serving the Tri-Cities, Tennessee and Virginia communities is looking for a Morning News Anchor. Our amazing community is home to the Birthplace of Country Music, Bristol Motor Speedway, a Hard Rock Hotel and Casino plus World Class Hiking and Fishing. Join our team which has been a part of the fabric of our community for more than 70 years and is a LEADER in delivering local content to our viewers. To learn more about our beautiful area click here- Visit Tri-Cities WJHL is looking for a Morning News Anchor to join our news team. The successful candidate should have previous news anchoring and reporting experience. The Morning News 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. Must be a team player. Essential Duties And Responsibilities 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. Anchors morning and noon newscasts. Shoots and edits packages. 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 as assigned. Writes content for the website and other digital platforms. Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites. 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 three years’ experience in news reporting or anchoring. Superior on-air presence. Excellent news judgment with an expansive knowledge of local and national current events, history, newsmakers and issues. Experience guiding, directing 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. 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. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing Industries Broadcast Media Production and Distribution Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Nexstar Media Group, Inc. by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Morning News Anchor” roles. #J-18808-Ljbffr Nexstar Media Group, Inc.

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