Anchor / Producer / MMJ

Job Description

About WEAU:

WEAU 13 News broadcasts to 26 counties in western Wisconsin and southeastern Minnesota. We're an hour drive from the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area in a growing community with great schools and health care. WEAU is affiliated with NBC and produces 30 hours of news every week.

Job Summary/Description:

WEAU is looking for an engaging storyteller to anchor and co-produce on weekends and report three days a week as an MMJ.
Anchor experience preferred, not required.

Your responsibilities will include (but not be limited to) the following:
- Anchor weekend newscasts; fill-in during week, as needed
- Use editorial judgment to determine content of local newscasts
- Use social media to engage with community and help generate contacts and story ideas
- Post daily to all digital platforms and social media including attaching images and streaming video
- Interview subjects and research facts for credibility
- Produce and anchor newscasts as assigned
- Follow clothing and appearance guidelines
- Collaborate with news managers, producers and reporters for content and newscast development
- Edit video and stories for broadcast
- Participate in community events and make public appearances on behalf of the station, as assigned
- Must have a good driving record
- Must be able to handle on-air responsibilities
- Must be a strong writer with solid news judgment

Qualifications/Requirements:
- Educational background in electronic mass media/journalism
- Experience shooting and editing
- Experience running live backpack unit
- Flexibility with respect to scheduling and/or assigned work shifts

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r71709-216-73-216-84-42 in your application.