Morning Anchor- DC News Now

WDVM/WDCW has an immediate opening for a Monday-Friday AM Anchor based at the Nexstar Bureau in Washington DC. The ideal candidate will have a deep background in political reporting who can help the audience navigate the fast-paced world of national politics. The anchor will be expected to serve multiple platforms from broadcast to CTV across the many entities housed in the facility. The successful candidate will lead coverage of political news stories and drive dynamic conversation with guests.

• Rigorously prepares for interviews by researching guests, topics, and strategizing ways for segments to have a greater likelihood of driving the news cycle.
• Demonstrable track record of getting guests to make news during an interview.
• Ability to understand positions from multiple points of view and bring those into a conversation to help the audience understand where trends or power may be shifting.
• Broad knowledge of current events and policy to bring context to news stories presented within the show.
• Assists in planning the next day’s shows, identifying topics of high interest to the audience.
• Assists segment producers in booking guests to come onto the show.
• Works with the various entities in Washington, DC including The Hill, NewsNation, and the Nexstar Washington DC Bureau to identify the most compelling content and package it.
• Ensures content meets company standards for journalistic integrity, production quality, and fairness.
• Writes and edits content for newscasts as needed.
• Active participation in daily editorial meetings.
• Creates content for our digital platforms – including a daily, CTV program streamed live on 22 Nexstar stations.
• Routinely finds ways to localize national content to make it relevant and understandable to a regional audience.

• 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 five years’ experience in news reporting or anchoring, with a minimum of 2 years’ large market experience
• Strong on-air presence, which includes the ability to work well with other members of the ensemble.
• Excellent news judgment with an expansive knowledge of local and national current events, history, newsmakers, issues and policy.
• Experience guiding, directing and motivating others.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Functional knowledge of latest newsroom technology or an ability to learn and quickly adapt.
• 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.
• Ability to work at any Nexstar-run location in DC including 2121 Wisconsin Ave, NW and 400 North Capitol St, NW.

Compensation Range: $115,000 - $125,000 - salary based upon experience

Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more. Part time employees are eligible for 401(k) and any local/state leave plans.

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About the Market

Washington, DC and the Greater DMV region are the center for the nation’s politics, but the market offers so much more. The city is home to some of the best museums in the country, from the Smithsonian to the National Museum of African American History and Culture to the National Archives. You will find year-round theaters with live shows, concerts, street festivals and more. DC is also home to professional basketball, baseball, football, hockey and sports teams. There are National Parks and bike trails throughout. DC also offers an amazing food scene. More than 20 restaurants received Michelin stars in 2021 alone. DC is a great place to live, and a fantastic place to grow your career in a major market.

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