News Anchor

KCAU 9 News, in Sioux City, Iowa, is looking for a dynamic anchor/journalist to complement our veteran, weekday, evening anchor. KCAU 9 News is a multi-platform news product produced from a one-year-old, state of the art facility.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of five (5) years of experience as a broadcast journalist, with at least two years of anchoring experience. She/He is a team player, a strong conversational writer, has a professional attitude and understands how to connect with viewers. This is a community-oriented position in a community filled with pride. It’s why, at KCAU 9 News, we’re Siouxland Proud

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

· 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.

· 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 as assigned.

· 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.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required.
• Minimum five years of experience in news reporting or anchoring. (More or less depending on market size.)
• Superior on-air presence.
• Excellent news judgment with an expansive knowledge of local and national current events, history, newsmakers and issues.
• Experience guiding, directing and motivating others.
• Ability to identify the developmental needs of others and to coach, mentor or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge or skills.
• Proficiency with social media, 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.

Apply online at: https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/nexstar/job/IA-Sioux-City/Anchor-III--News_REQ-1302

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Sioux City, IA 51111: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $70,000 - $75,000