Evening Anchor

Job Description

Local 4 News is seeking a candidate with on-air commercial television experience as a Evening Anchor. This hire would anchor newscast on both WHBF Local 4 and KLJB Fox18. We want a high energy, engaging talent who is a strong storyteller to help us serve the Quad Cities, a group of cities in Iowa and Illinois split by the Mississippi River. This is a great opportunity for a weekend anchor or an experienced reporter to move into a Monday through Friday anchor role. Community involvement in this position is a must.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:
• Produce content for multiple platforms, including TV, internet, mobile, etc.
• Work with management to enterprise and develop stories on a daily basis.
• Demonstrate compelling storytelling using dynamic live shots and stand-ups, creative graphics, and use of digital and social media platforms.
• Anchor newscasts as needed, across all dayparts (morning, noon, early evening, late news & weekends).
• Organize material, determine angle or emphasis, and write story according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.
• Gather and verify factual information regarding stories through interview, observation and research.

Specialized Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
• Knowledge of broadcast quality camera equipment.
• Conflict management.
• Detail oriented.
• Demonstrate editorial judgment using knowledge of journalism ethics and libel laws.
• Strong on-air reporting, writing, and technical skills.

Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree Journalism required (equivalent years of experience may substitute for education) + three years of experience as a multi-platform journalist.

Training/Equipment: Operate newsroom computer systems; camera and camera equipment; knowledge of video and editing systems preferred.

Work Environment/Mental/Physical Requirements: High stress environment with deadline pressures and the demands of breaking news, which can happen at any time. Position will require day-to-day multi-tasking, as well as managing multiple projects simultaneously with frequent change in direction and priority. Travel may be required. Work may be performed in extreme outdoor temperatures. A valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required. Must be willing and able to work any and all shifts as necessary, including overnights/early morning, days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Must be able to sit, conduct phone conversations, use email, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, make decisions that impact the results of co-workers, work near others, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. Must be able to sit for long periods of time.

Note: This job description contains the basic requirements for the position and is NOT intended to be a complete list of responsibilities; other duties may be assigned.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d8be96-3-139-55-72-42 in your application.