Job Description
Ozarks First in Springfield, MO, is hiring a News Anchor/MMJ who will be a newsroom leader and primary presenter of news stories, delivering clear, engaging, and meaningful content for our newscasts, website, and CTV App.
• Presents news stories and other content for Linear, Digital, the CTV App, and Social
• Writes and produces content for Linear, Digital, and CTV App.
• Ensures that all news content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
• Writes and delivers news stories clearly and concisely.
• Produces newscasts and communicates clear direction with team members.
• Assists in writing, copy editing, researching, and coordinating news programming and other content.
• Acts as a field reporter or field anchor as assigned.
• Responds to breaking news and other urgent newsroom situations as required.
• Participates in promotional activities, including public appearances.
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Edits video clips as assigned.
• Interact 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.
• Fluency in English.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to ad lib when required.
• Minimum five years' experience in news reporting or anchoring.
• Superior on-air presence.
• Excellent news judgment with an expansive knowledge of local and national current events, history, newsmakers, and issues.
• Experience guiding, directing, and motivating others.
• An ability to identify the developmental needs of others and to coach, mentor, or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge or skills.
• Proficiency with all newsroom technology, including computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, and other office equipment.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• An 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.
• Flexibility to work any shift.
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-j66bmw-216-73-216-118-42 in your application.