Nexstar Media Inc. has an opening for an experienced News Anchor who is ready to take on a high-profile role for DC News Now in the Washington, DC DMA Market #7. The News Anchor will work with the newsroom leadership team anchor newscasts and local programming on WDVM, WDCW (CW) and contribute to our digital assets in the market. The candidate must have a proven track record of anchoring newscasts in a top-20 market and deliver the news with energy and professionalism.
The News Anchor should thrive on breaking news and be ready to adlib and guide the viewer through the station’s coverage. This is a competitive news market covering a large geographic region across multiple states.
The successful candidate will demonstrate leadership qualities – taking ownership of assigned shows, being a role model for the team and sharing experience and wisdom with other members of the team. The News Anchor can expect to be involved in station initiatives, make public appearances and interact with the community.
The News Anchor should expect to be involved in editorial meetings, newscast script writing and review and to weigh in on tough editorial decisions.
Washington, DC may be at the center of the nation’s politics, but the city and its immediate metro area has so much more to offer. For example, the city is home to world-class museums like the Smithsonian, the National Museum of African American History and Culture, and the National Archives. Theaters with live events, concerts, street festivals, farmers markets and a vibrant arts community all contribute to a terrific quality of life. Add to that access to the National Parks in the area, bike trails and a robust restaurant scene with 20 Michelin-rated venues in 2021 alone, there’s something for everyone. World class professional sports teams round out the offering. Washington, DC is a great place to take your career and an excellent place to call home.
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.
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DC News Now is proud to provide more than 67 hours of local news programming each week as an independent broadcast news station and a CW Network affiliate. You also will find our content 24/7 through our digital and social platforms, including DCNewsNow.com.
Going beyond the Beltway to cover the entire DMV region, DC News Now has an impressive footprint with five locations that include the main office in Washington, D.C., and satellite bureaus in Frederick, Hagerstown, and Lanham Maryland, and Chantilly, Virginia.
DC News Now is committed to serving the DMV community through in-depth storytelling, weather coverage for the entire region, and thoughtful reporting with unbiased journalistic integrity.
DC News Now and DCW50 are owned by Nexstar Media Group, Inc., America’s largest local television and media company.