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Nexstar Media Group Evening News Anchor in Dothan, Alabama

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. EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled WDHN is seeking an energetic, engaging journalist to be our next main, weekday evening news anchor.

We're looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic anchor to be the newest face of our station, anchoring the nightly 5, 6 & 10 pm newscasts. We are looking for a leader.

With its warm, sunny climate, friendly people, and affordable cost of living, see why Dothan is such a great place to live. We're just an hour from the world's most beautiful beaches and a three-hour road trip to major cities like Atlanta and Birmingham.

The News Anchor 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.

  • 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.

    Communicates clear direction with team members.

    Assists in writing, copy editing, producing, researching and coordinating news programming and other content.

    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 :

  • Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.

    Fluency in English.

    Good communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to ad lib when required.

    Previous experience in news reporting or anchoring.

    Good on-air presence.

    Good news judgment with knowledge of current events, history, newsmakers and issues.

    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.

    Flexibility to sometimes work other shifts

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.

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