Streaming Anchor / Reporter

Job Description

• Anchor coverage and report for WCCO's streaming service, CBS News Minnesota, and for other company digital outlets and social media platforms.
• Serve as the on-screen leader for our streaming operation as viewers drop in throughout the day for breaking news, weather, and other news and information across the Twin Cities, around Minnesota, and in Western Wisconsin.
• Anchor various forms of breaking news on CBS News Minnesota, using live ad-libbing of fast-developing information in an accurate and responsible way.
• Demonstrate nimble ability and readiness to produce stories and shows, and edit video, knowing that you will be working as part of an aggressive multi-skilled team of journalists who are excited to expand our already strong streaming service and presentation.
• Remain actively plugged in to online and social media conversations and able to speak to hot online topics every day.
• Demonstrate unique technical skills to switch live sources, video, and cameras in a dynamic, informal presentation that showcases developing web content throughout the day.
• Present and anchor news on traditional linear programs on occasion.
• With help from the digital team and broader newsroom, create, host and present creative and engaging stories and digital series.
• Collaborate with colleagues in News, Promotion, Production and Engineering on live anchoring, daily assignments, and special projects
• Ensure an accurate and ethical presentation of the news
• Research and conduct necessary interviews
• Meet all news production deadlines
• Participate in various Community Relations/Public Relations appearances (parades, organization dinners, fundraisers, meetings, etc.)
• Ensure that the daily broadcast is consistent with station strategic goals, values and brand.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Must have exceptional communication and active listening skills
• Must have ability to ad lib clearly and accurately during times of breaking news
• Must be a strong emotional storyteller
• Must be results oriented, curious, creative and committed to teamwork
• Must be flexible to working all shifts

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Experience as an anchor in a medium/large market
• Bachelor's Degree in journalism or related field.

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Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gk6nxp-18-117-183-150-42 in your application.