Weekend Anchor/Reporter

KDVR/KWGN -- Denver

Overview

Are you a rockstar on the anchor desk? Someone who delivers news with accuracy, urgency, and impact?

Are you a creative storyteller that’s good at tracking down and digging out exclusive news in your market?

Are you ready to take your talent to the next level, in a vibrant city with a fantastic work-life balance?

KDVR/KWGN, the Nexstar-owned FOX/CW duopoly in Denver, Colorado, is seeking an experienced weekend evening news anchor/reporter.

We are looking for an authentic, dynamic, engaging talent who can connect with an audience on all platforms. You should be a newsroom leader who is a self-starter, a good newsroom citizen and an advocate for the viewer. We are looking for an experienced anchor who thrives on bringing value to our local audience, drives important and breaking news and does quality in-depth reporting.

The ideal candidate will have solid news judgment, strong reporting skills, and the ability to tell memorable stories. You must have a track record of enterprising stories and winning the day.

Responsibilities

• Conversational anchor skills, ability to adlib with ease and connect audiences through professionalism and personality

• Covers “day-of” news in accordance with station brand initiatives and audience content priorities

• Works with producers and writers to improve newscasts

• Engage with audience on all relevant digital platforms

• Represents station at public events

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of on-air experience

• Minimum of 3 years of anchoring experience required

• Past anchoring and reporting experience required

• Proven track record of leadership and newscast ratings growth

• Strong journalistic ethics

• Ability to work under tight deadlines and work a flexible schedule

• Degree in Journalism or related field

  Salary: $85K -- $110K Based on Experience

  To Apply : Please visit the Work for Us page at KDVR.com: https://kdvr.com/contact/jobs-at-fox31-denver-kwgn or at the Nexstar Website at: https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar to complete the application process. To be considered for this job you must apply online . No Calls

  * EOE/MINORITIES/FEMALES/VETERANS/DISABLED*

  KDVR/KWGN is an equal opportunity employer that seeks diversity in our workforce. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

  KDVR.KWGN values the contribution of its employees. We recognize their efforts by offering a competitive compensation plan and an array of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(K), and more. We are committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. Any job offer is conditional upon satisfactorily completing a background and DMV check

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.