Anchor/MMJ

News-Press & Gazette Company•Bend, OR

13h•Onsite

About The Position

KTVZ-TV is searching for an Anchor / Multimedia Journalist to join their award-winning news team in Central Oregon. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated journalist who is passionate about strong local storytelling, community-focused journalism, and newsroom leadership. The successful candidate will anchor and produce morning newscast(s) while also reporting meaningful, engaging stories that reflect the people and places served. This full-time position includes anchoring, producing, reporting, writing, shooting, and editing video; and contributing content across digital and social media platforms. The Anchor / Multimedia Journalist will be responsible for copyediting, live reporting, web coverage, and social media posting, and may be called upon to take on additional newsroom responsibilities as news demands require. The ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, multi-platform newsroom is essential.

Requirements

Effective communicator with strong writing skills
Solid news judgment
Confident, professional on-air presence
Comfortable using social media and digital tools to tell stories and engage with audience
Works well as part of a team
Takes pride in leading by example
Morning and weekend availability
Schedule flexibility based on news coverage
Operation of a company or personal vehicle for business purposes
Valid driver’s license
Ability to pass a background check and drug screening