News Anchor

Job Description

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. We are looking for a journalist who can handle everything from hard news to features, breaking news, and ad lib situations. This position requires regular anchoring and reporting, and daily contributions to our digital platforms. You must be reliable, have a great attitude, and be a team player who collaborates with news managers, producers and colleagues. A strong commitment to involvement in the community and storytelling is a must! You'll join a strong newsroom filled with talented people and live in a great community. Wichita is an underrated city with great restaurants and nightlife, a strong arts and culture scene and very little traffic.
• Produce content for multiple platforms, including TV, internet, mobile, etc.
• Work with management to enterprise and develop stories daily
• Demonstrate compelling storytelling using dynamic live shots and stand-ups, creative graphics, and use of digital and social media platforms
• Organize material, determine angle or emphasis, and write story according to prescribed editorial style and format standards
• Gather and verify information regarding stories through interview, observation and research.
• Build network of sources who supply information that allows the Company to stay ahead of its competitors
• Participates in promotional activities and makes regular community and public appearances
• Plays an active role in the community
• Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites.
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills:
• Bachelor's degree in Communication/Journalism or related degree required (equivalent years of experience may substitute for education
• Five (5) years television anchoring or reporting experience required
• Solid vocal delivery, camera presence, and clear enunciation
• Strong reporting skills
• Fluent in English, bilingual in Spanish a plus
• Understand importance of social media
• Excellent reading, writing, spelling, grammar and organizational skills
• Promotes teamwork and maintains attitude of cooperation with all station personnel
• Operate newsroom computer systems

Work Environment/Physical Requirements: High stress environment with deadline pressures. Some travel may be required on an occasional basis. The news anchor reporter must be able to stand, sit, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, 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 in close proximity to others, work outdoors in all weather conditions, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. In addition, the news anchor reporter must be able to lift, set up and operate equipment weighing up to 25 pounds, and be able to handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls. Repetitive movements are required. Work may be conducted in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions.

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-g4w1pv-18-116-40-177-42 in your application.