A Reporter investigates and reports on news events and stories. Gathers information from interviews, site visits and background research, and writes reports for news and media outlets. May edit news stories or write news commentary. Covers a particular territory or specializes in a topic such as politics, sports, on an industry. Works for a news service or media company, or works freelance and takes assignments from news organizations.
Weekend Anchor/Reporter Nexstar Broadcasting - 2.6 Springfield, MO Job Details Full-time 2 hours ago Qualifications Team leadership Copy machines Coaching English Research Driver's License Professional development support Mentoring Technical Proficiency Full Job Description Ozarks First in Springfield, Missouri, is hiring a weekend News Anchor/Multimedia Journalist. The candidate will be a newsroom leader and primary presenter of news stories, delivering clear, engaging, and meaningful content for our newscasts, website, and CTV App.
Responsibilities:
Presents news stories and other content for linear, digital, CTV App, and social. Writes and produces content for linear, digital, CTV App, and social. Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality. Writes and delivers news stories clearly and concisely. Strong writer, copy editor, and researcher. Acts as a field reporter or field anchor as assigned. 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. Interact 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, both oral and written, with the ability to ad lib when required. Minimum three years' experience in news reporting or anchoring. 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. An ability to identify the developmental needs of others and to coach, mentor, or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge or skills. Proficiency with all newsroom technology, including computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, and other office equipment. Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously. An 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.
