News Anchor

Job Description

Responsibilities
The Anchor position is responsible for local on- air delivery of newscasts. News anchor must be able to write stories, report and produce local news stories on air and for live broadcast shows.
• The Anchor's primary purpose is to report daily and breaking news stories to keep the audience informed. They are involved and work closely with producers to ensure stories are accurately written and presented on the daily newscasts. Anchors are responsible for presenting local & national news and generating ideas to increase ratings.
• Conduct research to write and present stories that attract the viewer's interest.
• Generate ideas and report breaking news either in studio or on location.
• Responsible for gathering news information and preparing for presentation in the newscast.
• Provide input to the show producer on show content and forma.
• Write stories, headlines and news updates for television, online and digital platforms.
• Expected to report from field, live shots, interviews, and package stories
• Present newscasts to the viewer in a professional manner; including presenting breaking news to viewers both during live newscasts as well as outside regularly scheduled newscasts.
• Write and copy edit assigned scripts in newscasts.
• Make appearances before social and civic groups and at schools and colleges on behalf of the station
• Involved in social media platforms.

Qualifications/Requirements
• BA or BS in related field.
• Must possess a minimum of 5 years television anchor/reporter experience.
• Must have strong Spanish language skills (verbal & written).
• Candidate must have excellent Spanish writing skills as well as very strong verbal skills.
• Ability to ad-lib effortlessly in various types of situations.
• Strong live reporting skills are necessary.
• Ability to participate in community, public events and/or Master of Ceremonies as requested by the station.
• Must submit an attestation disclosing your COVID-19 vaccination status and, if partially or fully vaccinated, submitting your vaccination record no later than 7 days following commencement of employment.
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at the commencement of employment or adhere to enhanced protocols if the Company determines your job position requires accessing an NBCUniversal worksite.
• Must be willing to adhere to all Company

Desired Characteristics

COVID-19 workplace safety policies and protocols.
• General Assignment reporting skills preferred
• Possess the ability to work effectively with others in a team environment
• Demonstrated ability to present scripts with clarity and energy
• Proven record of meeting deadlines and developing contacts
• Proven record of contributing story ideas
• Experience in newsroom leadership
• Ability to handle working under the pressure of intense deadlines.
• The ideal candidate must be able to work effectively with others in a team environment.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-dyyqoq-3-144-202-167-42 in your application.