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Job Description
The News Anchorserves 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.
- KAMR Local 4 News in Amarillo Texas has an opening for a main co-anchor. At least three years reporting experience and at least one year of regularly scheduled anchoring experience required. The successful candidate will anchor multiple weekday evening newscasts fill-in produce and report on occasion. You must be a credible anchor with a good personality on air. You also must be smart reliable have a great attitude and be a team player. You must have good digital and social media skills. Community involvement is very much required. Please include resume references and link to reel. Nexstar Media Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer
- 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.
- Produces newscasts and communicates clear direction with team members.
- 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 eMedia platforms.
- Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites.
Requirements & Skills:
- Bachelors 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. (More or less depending on market size.)
- 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.
- Proficiency with computers telephones copiers scanners fax machines and other office equipment.
- 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 drivers license with a good driving record.
- Flexibility to work any shift.
Employment Type
Full-Time
