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News Anchor

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
Posted a month ago, valid for 11 days
Location

Albuquerque, NM, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

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  • KRQE Media Group in Albuquerque is seeking an evening News Anchor to present news stories and content across all platforms from Monday to Friday.
  • The role requires a minimum of five years of experience in news reporting or anchoring, along with a degree in Broadcast Journalism or a related field.
  • The News Anchor will be responsible for ensuring journalistic integrity, producing newscasts, and assisting with writing and editing news content.
  • Candidates must possess excellent communication skills, a strong on-air presence, and the ability to engage with viewers on social media.
  • The position offers a competitive salary, but the specific figure is not mentioned in the job listing.

KRQE Media Group in Albuquerque is looking for an evening News Anchor; Monday through Friday. You will serve as the primary presenter of news stories and other content for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers.

  • Presents news stories and other content for all platforms.
  • Ensures that all news content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
  • Writes and delivers news stories in a clear and concise manner.
  • 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 as assigned.
  • Conducts interviews with news personnel and others.
  • Responds to breaking news and other urgent newsrooms 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 eMedia platforms.
  • Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites.

     Requirements & Skills:

    • Broadcast Journalism degree, 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.  
    • 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.



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