Weekend Anchor / Multimedia Journalist

Job Description

Weekend Anchor / Multimedia Journalist, WFTS

WFTS, the E.W. Scripps-owned ABC station in Tampa, Florida is looking for a Weekend Evening Anchor. The ideal candidate will prepare and deliver accurate news reports for newscasts and well as report and research compelling news stories throughout the week.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:
• Anchor Weekend Evening newscasts. Report three days/week.
• Research, gather, write, and develop news content for multiple platforms.
• May report live on location from various news events.
• Perform various community service activities for station, including performing as master of ceremonies for public service events and as host/hostess for station events.
• Perform other duties as needed and assigned.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
• Bachelor's degree in related discipline preferred or equivalent years of experience.
• Generally, 3+ years on camera experience preferred.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
• Must connect on camera with a sense of urgency.
• Ability to cultivate sources and mine stories.
• Knowledge of newsroom computers and computer databases strongly preferred.
• Must demonstrate strong news judgment and organizational skills.
• Must have keen sense of logistics and ability to work well under intense pressure and deadlines.
• Must have good creative and editorial judgment, mastery of journalistic ethics, and libel law.
• Must be able to speak clearly and concisely.
• Valid driver's license, good driving record, and ability to provide proof of insurance with the company required insurance limits.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d5n9mz-3-15-158-134-42 in your application.