News Anchor
News Anchor
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12-04-2025
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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 fastpaced 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 coanchorthe 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 days 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:
- Bachelors degree in Broadcast Journalism or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and workrelated 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 onair 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 drivers license with a good driving record.
- Flexibility to work any shift.
- Ability to work at any Nexstarrun location in DC including 2121 Wisconsin Ave NW and 400 North Capitol St NW.
Salary Range:
$115$125K Annualized commensurate with applicants 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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
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