Weekend News Anchor/MMJ

WMBB-TV has an opening for Weekend News Anchor/MMJ. We are the Nexstar-owned ABC affiliate for the Florida Panhandle, a great news market that provides opportunities to cover a huge variety of stories. We own breaking news and are not afraid to tackle the controversial topics. We are an aggressive news operation and have won more awards for our coverage than any other local media outlet. It’s a great place to call home. You will be living in a beautiful beach community where hundreds of thousands of people vacation each year. You will not be shoveling snow half the year. It’s an even better place to work. Our news staff is a hardworking team that gets along well with each other. If this sounds like the place you want to begin your career and learn your craft, then you need to apply now. This job will not last long. Check out the job requirements and desired qualifications below. Hope to hear from you soon.

The Weekend News Anchor/MMJ serves 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.

EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

Nexstar Media Group is America’s 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.

Nexstar’s 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 www.Nexstar.tv.

Produce content for multiple platforms, including TV, internet, mobile, etc.
Work with management to enterprise and develop stories daily
Demonstrate compelling storytelling using dynamic live shots and stand-ups, creative graphics, and use of digital and social media platforms
Organize material, determine angle or emphasis, and write story according to prescribed editorial style and format standards
Gather and verify information regarding stories through interview, observation and research.
Build network of sources who supply information that allows the Company to stay ahead of its competitors
Performs special projects and other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in Communication/Journalism or related degree required (equivalent years of experience may substitute for education
Three (3) years television anchoring or reporting experience required
Solid vocal delivery, camera presence, and clear enunciation
Strong reporting skills
Understand importance of social media
Excellent reading, writing, spelling, grammar and organizational skills
Promotes teamwork and maintains attitude of cooperation with all station personnel
Operate newsroom computer systems