News Anchor/MMJ

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.•Rochester, NY

9d•$40,000 - $50,000

About The Position

Ready to take the next leap in your journalism career? WROC/RochesterFirst is hiring a News Anchor/MMJ to join our award-winning team! We're looking for a candidate who is PASSIONATE about news. Confident, enthusiastic , and excited to lead by example. The industry is evolving quickly and this position will reflect. We want someone who understands the importance of delivery quality stories both on-air and on our digital platforms. You will have the opportunity to be a strong leader in our newsroom. With the credibility and strength of our 75-year trusted brand, WROC/RochesterFirst is Rochester, NY’s universal local source for news, weather, and information across all platforms. Rochester, NY, ranked as the nation’s second most affordable housing market, offers an exceptional quality of life—with outstanding dining, lively entertainment, scenic parks and golf courses, and a friendly, welcoming community. Between your time at WROC/RochesterFirst and your free time exploring the region, you will NEVER be bored. WROC-TV/RochesterFirst.com in Rochester, New York is hiring a News Anchor/MMJ who is a newsroom leader and primary presenter of news stories and other content for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging, and meaningful to news consumers.

Requirements

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 with a proven ability to communicate (written and oral), across all platforms and to ad lib when required
Experience in news reporting or anchoring preferred
Superior on-air presence
Excellent news judgment with an expansive knowledge of local and national current events, history, newsmakers and issues
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
Flexibility to work any shift

Responsibilities

Presents news stories and other content for Linear, Digital, CTV App, Social, and other platforms
Ensures that all news content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
Dynamic and compelling presenter and storyteller
Writes and presents news stories clearly and concisely
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/MMJ 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 digital platforms
Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites