News Anchor / MMJ Job at Nexstar Media Group in Rochester

Overview

WROC / RochesterFirst is hiring a News Anchor / MMJ to join our award-winning team. With the credibility and strength of our 75-year trusted brand, WROC / RochesterFirst is Rochester, NY's universal local source for news, weather, and information across all platforms. Rochester, NY offers an exceptional quality of life with outstanding dining, entertainment, parks, and a friendly community. WROC-TV / RochesterFirst.com in Rochester, New York is hiring a News Anchor / MMJ who is a newsroom leader and primary presenter of news stories and other content for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging, and meaningful to news consumers.

Responsibilities

Presents news stories and other content for Linear, Digital, CTV App, Social, and other platforms

Ensures that all news content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality

Dynamic and compelling presenter and storyteller

Writes and presents news stories clearly and concisely

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 / MMJ as assigned

Conducts interviews with news personnel and others

Responds to breaking news and other urgent newsroom 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

Qualifications

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 with a proven ability to communicate (written and oral), across all platforms and 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 driver's license with a good driving record

Flexibility to work any shift

Compensation

$85,000 to $105,000 annualized, commensurate with applicant's experience and skill level.

Company Information & Benefits

WROC / RochesterFirst, Nexstar Media Inc. offers excellent benefits including paid vacations, holidays, sick leave, and personal days, health insurance plans, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, 401K Retirement Plan, paid parental leave, dental, vision, Teladoc, behavioral health services, prescription drug coverage, life insurance plans, paid short term disability, and many more benefit options. Compensation package will be based on experience.

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ : NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America's largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar's national television properties include The CW, America\'s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing "News for All America," popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company's portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.

EEO Statement : All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

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