Reporter / Anchor

The Reporter/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

• Assists in producing the newscast and communicates clear direction with team members

• Assists in writing, copy editing, researching and coordinating news programming, making phone calls, editing and other content production duties

• Acts as a MMJ as assigned

• Conducts interviews both live and recorded

• Responds to breaking news and other urgent newsroom situations as required

• Performs other duties as assigned

• Writes content for the website and other social 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

• Minimum one-year experience in news reporting or anchoring

• Excellent news judgment with an expansive knowledge of local and national current events, history, newsmakers and issues

• Experience shooting, writing and editing their own content

• Ability to identify the developmental needs of others and to coach, mentor, or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge or skills

• 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

• Ability to hit a deadline daily and in long-term planning

• Must pass background and motor vehicle check

NOTE: All resumes must include a link to the on-air reel