News Anchor Reporter
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Job Location:
Myrtle Beach, SC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
This is a rare opportunity to join the news team in the community voted for the past 2 years by U.S. News & World Report as one of the Best Places to Live in the U.S. The publication cited good value being a desirable place to live having a strong job market and a high quality of life as prerequisites for making the top of this list. Yes we have 60 miles of beautiful beaches along the Atlantic Ocean. But the area also has 1900 restaurants over 80 golf courses and the amenities you wont find elsewhere. WBTW serves eight northeastern South Carolina counties and two counties in North Carolina. WBTW is the market news leader and is consistently recognized for its highly accomplished news its low cost of living compared to other coastal cities and a business-friendly environment Myrtle Beach is an attractive place to live and work. Applicant must include a video link to on-air work as an anchor and reporter with the application.
Multimedia Reporting:Beyond studio duties you will act as a lead field reporter responsible for identifying and covering big stories that impact the community.
- End-to-End Production:Must be proficient in the full production cycleshooting writing and editingto deliver polished high-impact segments.
- Content Volume:Expected to complete2 to 3 enterprise or big story packages per weekfor air in addition to daily anchoring responsibilities.
- Clear Presentation:Presents news stories and other content for all platforms in a clear and concise manner.
- Journalistic Integrity:Ensures all content meetsNexstar Media Groupstandards for integrity and production quality.
- Digital Engagement:Writes content for the website and interacts with viewers via social media and other eMedia platforms.
- Team Leadership:Works with team members including coaching and mentoring junior staff.
- Urgent Response:Responds to breaking news and other urgent newsroom situations as required.
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.
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Nexstar Media Group is Americas largest local television and media company with 197 full power stations (including partner stations) in 115 markets addressing nearly 63% of US television households and a growing digital media operation. Nexstars platform delivers exceptional local content and network programming to inform and entertain viewers while providing premium scalable local advertising opportunities for advertisers and brands across all screens and devices. Learn more at .
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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.
