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AM Weekend Anchor / Senior Reporter

WXMI

Grand Rapids, MI 01-16-2025
 
  • Paid
  • Full Time
  • Senior (5-10 years) Experience
Job Description
AM Weekend Anchor / Senior Reporter, WXMI

WXMI, the FOX affiliate owned by The E.W. Scripps Company in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is searching for an AM Weekend Anchor / Senior Reporter.

We're looking for a strong editorial leader to anchor our highly-rated weekend morning newscasts. This person will helm our four-hour Saturday and Sunday morning shows. This journalist will also carry the title of Senior Reporter and content generated through the week will enrich our coverage of the big stories of the week. Stories produced by this journalist should be creatively told and stand out for high journalism standards, non-traditional storytelling, and powerful writing. This award-winning newsroom has great leadership and a strong team of journalists. Grand Rapids is a beautiful part of Michigan with a lake shore and thriving downtown. It provides the perfect combination of the big city, sandy beaches, and sparkling sunsets. Join the FOX 17 team! Apply now!

WHAT YOU'LL DO:
• Generate ideas for stories for multiple platforms.
• Anchor 4-hour weekend morning newscast.
• Report live on location from various news events.
• Prepare factual stories in an engaging way, to impart information to viewers.
• Research stories through personal contacts, the internet, and other sources deciding the best angle and approach.
• Collaborate effectively with News, Promotion, Production, and Engineering on daily broadcasts, special projects, and online coverage.
• Participate in community events.
• Build a network of informational sources to provide exclusive stories for the Scripps brand.
• Meet all production deadlines.
• Periodically required to drive personal or company vehicle to cover various assignments.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
• BS/BA in related discipline or equivalent years of experience preferred
• Generally, 5+ years of experience in related field preferred

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
• Strong communication skills, oral and written
• Storytelling ability
• Promote teamwork attitude with station employees
• Exceptional on-air personality with the ability to connect with and engage viewers
• Multitask multiple stories
• Advanced ability in critical thinking
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Valid driver's license, good driving record, and ability to provide proof of insurance with the company-required insurance limits

If you are a current Scripps employee, please do not apply on this site. Please access our internal career site at Worklife > My Info > View Open Positions at Scripps.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-re7ow0-18-97-9-174-42 in your application.

Company Profile
WXMI

The E.W. Scripps Company is a diversified media company focused on creating a better-informed world. As one of the nation’s largest local TV broadcasters, Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of 61 stations in 41 markets.