Job Description
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
Re quirements & 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
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-yjjw3p-216-73-216-145-42 in your application.