Wlky - Anchor Reporter

Job Description

WLKY is looking for a dynamic, authentic Anchor/Reporter who brings energy, urgency and a professional yet conversational style to our newscasts. In addition to solid news judgment and strong reporting skills, we are looking for a true team player - someone who brings positive energy to the newsroom and the news-gathering process. The right person for this position can cover big and breaking stories, enterprise compelling content and connect with the community. We are looking for a journalist who can deliver breaking news with urgency, credibility, and context; can connect on air and on social with our viewers/users, as well as ad-lib comfortably in appropriate situations.

We are looking for a newsroom leader who will work well with the team to produce and execute winning newscasts. Our anchors write/edit/deliver scripts with conversational, authentic communication in mind. We are looking for a versatile, enterprising self-starter who is fast, efficient, works well under tight deadlines, commands the anchor desk, but also has excellent live reporting skills.

This is a weekday evening position with daily reporting duties.

Job Responsibilities:
• Delivers scripted and ad lib material with professionalism, personality, and purpose
• Works with producers and all responsible for newscast production
• Work as leader, with all team members to foster a positive working environment.
• Unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards
• Regularly plans, gathers and assembles stories on day-of news or special project assignments
• Works with or without a photographer to gather and edit compelling video and captivating sound.
• Coordinates with news managers and producers to develop stories that go beyond surface details, that accentuate unique enterprise angles, and have exclusive content
• Will contribute appropriate content - pictures, video and text updates - to social platforms consistently.
• Can juggle multiple projects at once, demonstrates exceptional time-management skills by meeting all deadlines under extraordinary pressure.
• Represents the station at community events.
• An ability to summarize information into easy-to-understand components
• In-person attendance is required

Experience Requirements:
• Past anchor experience required
• Past reporting experience required
• Your demo reel should be indicative of your everyday work

Qualifications Requirements:
• Proven ability to connect with viewers, in addition to strong reporting skills
• Ability to operate mobile transmission devices and use latest technology
• Can work in all weather conditions and carry up to 50 pounds
• Has a valid driver's license and a clear driving record
• Ability to work varied shifts, including overnights and weekends
• Can deal with the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive newscast production

Education:
• Related experience and/or training considered as well as a combination of education and experience.
• Hearst Television is a proud supporter of military veterans. Related military training and experience will be considered.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d2p2q5-18-220-106-241-42 in your application.