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Nexstar Media Group Weekend News Anchor/Reporter (Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Portsmouth) in Portsmouth, Virginia
Join a team where your work really matters. WAVY-TV 10 / WVBT FOX 43 is searching for a driven news anchor/reporter dedicated to breaking news and getting answers for the people in the Norfolk, Virginia market. Journalists at WAVY keep public service as the highest priority. The station has a reputation for winning breaking news coverage and using top shelf technology and resources like the only helicopter in the market.
The successful candidate will have strong command of all aspects of anchoring; demonstrates strong news judgment; and is a proven team leader. You must show the desire to put journalistic skills such as newsgathering, writing, interviewing, and ethical decision-making into practice daily. You will be responsible for generating sources, enterprising story ideas, and follow-ups. “Digital First” thinking is a must. The ability to shoot and edit your own stories on occasion is a plus. Our goal is to connect with our Spanish-speaking community on all platforms including television, web and social media.
Experience: At least 2 years of experience as a multi-media journalist or reporter and fill-in anchor at a commercial station is required.
Fluency in English, bilingual in Spanish a plus.
Overnights, nights, and weekends may be required; candidate must be willing and able to work any and all shifts.
To be considered for this job you must apply online at https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar.
Please remember to upload a copy of your cover letter and resume and include links to your demo reel in your resume or cover letter.
No calls. Pre-employment background & DMV check.
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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 television, streaming and digital platforms, including nearly 300,000 hours of original video content each year. Nexstar owns America’s largest local broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 212 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, America’s fastest-growing national news and entertainment cable network reaching 70 million television homes, 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 The Hill and BestReviews, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. In addition to delivering exceptional content and service to our communities, Nexstar provides premium multiplatform and video-on-demand advertising opportunities at scale for businesses and brands seeking to leverage the strong consumer engagement of our compelling content offering. For more information, please visit Nexstar.tv.
EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.