Primetime News AnchorHostReporter
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Job Location:
Topeka, KS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
15 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
FOX 43 Topeka is seeking an experienced high-impact journalist to serve as our 9 p.m. primetime anchor host a weekly statewide political program and report enterprise content with relevance across Kansas.
This role is ideal for an anchor who enjoys being the face of a growing primetime newscast but also wants to stay active in the field producing in-depth high-interest reporting. As part of our Kansas Capitol Bureau this position plays a leading role in political and breaking news coverage with statewide reach airing in the Kansas City Wichita Topeka and Joplin markets.
You will anchor a growing hourlong 9 p.m. newscast (with a dedicated producer) host and help shape our weekly program Inside Kansas Politics and report enterprise and breaking political stories from the Kansas Capitol and across the state. This is a leadership role that expects strong news judgment aggressive reporting and a polished on-air presence and it is compensated accordingly.
Key responsibilities:
- Anchor the FOX 43 9 p.m. newscast and serve as a primary on-air representative of the station
- Host and help plan our weekly statewide political program Inside Kansas Politics
- Report enterprise and breaking political news as part of the Kansas Capitol Bureau
- Produce write and present content for linear TV digital platforms CTV app and social media
- Act as a field reporter or field anchor as needed including statewide travel
- Conduct in-depth research interviews and aggressive questioning of lawmakers and newsmakers
- Respond to breaking news and urgent newsroom situations
- Help enterprise daily story ideas in collaboration with newsroom leadership
- Edit video and write scripts and web content as assigned
- Participate in promotional activities and public appearances
- Interact with viewers on social and digital platforms
- Serve as a newsroom leader and mentor when appropriate
Required qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Journalism Communications Political Science or a related field or equivalent professional experience
- Minimum two years of on-air anchoring and/or reporting experience
- Strong political reporting interest and experience preferred
- Excellent news judgment and deep understanding of local state and national issues
- Superior on-air presence with strong live-shot experience
- Excellent writing copy editing and research skills
- Ability to work well under deadline pressure and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Proficiency with newsroom technology and production systems
- Strong communication skills with the ability to ad-lib when required
- Valid drivers license with a good driving record
- Flexibility to work varying schedules as news demands
Compensation and benefits:
This position is compensated at a level commensurate with its scope and expectations. Benefits include medical dental vision life insurance and a 401(k) with company match.
Join a competitive fast-paced newsroom in a breaking news state capital market. Get your work seen across Kansas grow as an anchor and political journalist and build your career within Nexstar Media Group the largest broadcasting company in the country.
Key Skills
- Photography
- Video Editing
- Filming
- Interviewing
- AP Style
- Computer Literacy
- Research Experience
- Journalism
- Social Media Management
- Wordpress
- Video production
- Writing Skills
About Company
As the largest TV station operator in the U.S. reaching nearly 39 percent of households, Nexstar Media Group offers unrivaled audience access and influence.
