Multimedia Journalist / Anchor - WMC

Job Description

Multimedia Journalist / Anchor - WMC

About Station

WMC-TV in Memphis, Tennessee seeks an experienced journalist to join our award-winning news team as a weekend morning Anchor/MMJ. This position will co-anchor three hours of morning news on Saturday and Sunday and serve as a morning reporter for WMC Action News during the week. As a reporter/MMJ, you will work closely with news managers and producers to create high-quality stories with integrity and facts.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
• Gathering data and relevant information on local and national newsworthy events
• Create and present accurate, fair, unbiased news content as assigned. Responsible for providing news and information across multiple platforms and to present content both inside WMC studios and remotely
• Must be visible in the community and make a reasonable amount of appearances in the local DMA
• Develop and maintain a network of news sources to create exclusive local news content.
• Stay current on both local and national news events
• The ability to interact professionally and effectively with all internal WMC employees and external organizations
• Responsible for maintaining all station gear including but not limited to; cameras, cellphones, tablets, laptops and any other gear assigned
• Responsible for maintaining station vehicle with regular auto detailing and maintenance checks
• Understand the editing process and all the technical aspects of Edius 8 editing software
• Use creative graphic and production techniques to enhance visual and audio story telling
• Able to work independently and use solid judgment on all stories, images and sound that is used within a news story
• Ability to work under pressure in a rapidly changing news environment
• Must be able to make decision quickly and accurately while coping with stress, resulting from a variety of circumstances
• Work cross functionally and cooperatively as a team member under tight deadlines
• Contribute to and potentially lead projects within the team to continue to make our newsroom a world class operation
• The ability to interact professionally and effectively with all internal WMC employees and external organizations

Qualifications:
• 2 years of experience as a television anchor or MMJ in a top 125 market
• BS/BA in Journalism/Communications or equivalent background
• Flexibility with respect to scheduling and/or assigned work shifts
• Must be willing to work in Memphis, TN
Additional Job Requirements
• Willingness to travel, work overtime, and on weekends with short notice (if applicable)
• Must be 18 years or Older
• Candidate must successfully complete pre-employment drug screen and MVR check
• Must be able to provide a reel/portfolio of work examples
• Must have unrestricted work authorization in the United States

Desired Characteristics/Desired Qualifications
• Ability to read and understand a variety of materials ranging from daily newspapers/news sites, professional journals, technical reports and legal documents
• Ability to interpret information to establish facts and determine truth
• Basic understanding of windows based electronics and the ability to learn ENPS as well as new systems as they are implemented.
• Should be well presented on-camera with the ability to deliver copy ready from a Teleprompter or similar device
• Act as a team player while displaying an ability to handle a variety of tasks, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced, deadline driven, stressful environment
• Demonstrated ability of good news judgment
• Ability to interact with all levels of station and corporate management

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gm5046-3-142-12-240-42 in your application.