Weekend anchor/weekday MMJ Job at Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in Bakersfield

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Job Overview

The weekend anchor and three‑day‑a‑week anchors two 30‑minute newscasts on Saturdays and Sundays, including presenting weather. (A producer creates the 5p newscast; the anchor updates that newscast for 11p. However, this anchor must be capable of producing the entire newscast if unusual circumstances require it.) The weekend anchor then serves as an MMJ three for three weekdays. This position requires at least one year experience as an MMJ and anchor.

Responsibilities

• Produce newscasts.
• Understand, write and present weather forecasts in a modern broadcast environment.
• Arrange, shoot, write and edit news stories for broadcast.
• Report news stories for broadcast, describing the background and details of events.
• Arrange interviews with people who can provide information about stories.
• Review copy and correct errors in content, grammar and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines.
• Review and evaluate notes taken about event aspects to isolate pertinent facts and details.
• Determine a story’s emphasis, length and format and organize material accordingly.
• Research and analyze background information related to news stories to provide complete and accurate information.
• Gather information about events through research, interviews, experience or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social or other functions.
• Pitch stories to news managers and news producers which are relevant to the local community.
• Receive assignments and evaluate leads and tips to develop story ideas.
• Discuss issues with producers and/or news managers to establish priorities or positions.
• Check reference materials such as books, news files or public records to obtain relevant facts.
• Revise work to meet editorial approval or to fit time requirements.
• Shoot and edit news events and news reports.
• Produce and present reports for all platforms.
• Ensure that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
• Write stories for the web and other eMedia platforms.
• Interact with viewers/users on social media sites.
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Salary: $20 - $22 per hour.

Requirements & Skills

• 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 two years’ experience in news reporting (depending on market size).
• Superior on‑air presence.
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Flexibility to work any shift.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Industry

Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

Bakersfield, CA $70,000.00-$80,000.00

Bakersfield, CA $86,207.05-$105,241.76