Weekend MMJ

Job Description

KX News in Bismarck, is searching for a Weekend Evening Anchor / MMJ. This candidate will anchor-produce our Weekend Evening newscasts and MMJ three days a week.

The ideal candidate will be a hands-on anchor who collaborates with producers, reporters, assignment editors and others about newscast content. You should also be a strong enterprise reporter who excels at live shots, generates exclusive stories and is active on social media and emerging digital platforms.
• Position Responsibilities:
• Report news quickly and accurately
• Be able to craft original content that stands out from competition – including both daily assignments and ongoing investigations & topical coverage
• Collaborate with local and regional staff to find angles that resonate in the community
• Find ways to share reporting responsibilities across markets and topics as needed
• Understand types of stories that drive traffic on the web
• Work with management to deliver a content mix that reflects the needs of the area
• Develop expertise and sources in key audience interest areas
• Shoot photos and video as needed to tell stories in multiple ways
• Utilize SEO best practices in writing
• Utilize social media for reporting and story promotion
• Ensure all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
• Skill/Experience Requirements:
• Experience creating digital content
• Knowledge of AP style
• Enjoys working in teams and is a strong communicator
• Ability to quickly learn new things and adapt to change
• Thrives under pressure and able to meet deadlines
• Self-motivated and competitive
• Strong news judgement
• Comfortable setting up and executing interviews with local sources
• Ability to be fast and first at breaking news on the web
• Able to deliver multiple stories for the web each day on a wide range of topics
• Familiar with contact information for various agencies to obtain information as quickly as possible
• Understand social media's importance in reporting stories and delivering traffic
• Print reporting background a plus
• Some schedule flexibility (nights, weekends)
• Regularly meets measurements of success
• • Education Requirements:
• Bachelor's Degree

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gqnvbz-3-141-100-120-42 in your application.