Anchor/MMJ (weekends)
About The Position
WINK News, the trusted news leader in Southwest Florida, is looking for a dynamic and engaging Anchor/MMJ to join our weekend newscast. This is a rare opportunity to be part of a team that sets the day's news agenda for a passionate and growing audience. What We’re Looking For: A strong, authoritative, and personable anchor who thrives in a fast-paced live environment. The ability to speak with confidence and clarity on breaking news, developing stories, and live interviews. Agile and adaptable, able to pivot seamlessly between serious breaking news and engaging morning-show elements. A strong writer and storyteller who collaborates with producers, reporters, and the digital team to create compelling content across all platforms. A team player who accentuates and enhances the strengths of our two primary morning anchors, bringing additional depth and energy to the newscast. Candidate must have a proven track record of strong storytelling skills, source-building, enterprise reporting, digging and handling breaking news Excellent time management skills are a must Ability to perform live shots Has the ability to function as an MMJ Work cooperatively with videographer if assigned
Requirements
- Must be able carry and setup ENG equipment often weighing 50lbs
- Superior on-air presence
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Ability to shoot broadcast-quality video, edit and feed content back to the station
- Minimum 2 years of on-air reporting and/or anchoring experience in a newsroom preferred.
- Strong ad-libbing skills and the ability to deliver news with authority and warmth.
- Willingness to learn and effectively use interactive display technology during broadcasts.
- Ability to sit or work at a computer for extended periods.
- Clear verbal and written communication in person, by phone, and via video.
- Operate standard office and recording equipment.
- Travel, including local driving to field locations or meetings.
- Navigate indoor and outdoor environments as needed for reporting.
- Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Visual and auditory ability to conduct interviews and review content.
Responsibilities
- Engage with viewers in an authentic and relatable way, both on-air and across digital platforms.
- Provide live breaking news coverage, including severe weather and major events.
- Represent WINK News at community events and maintain a strong connection with the Southwest Florida audience.
- The MMJ will work with assignment editors, producers and news leadership to report on breaking news, enterprise stories and highly promotable news content specific to the region assigned
- Reports news stories for broadcast, describing the background and details of events
- Arranges interviews with people who can provide information about stories
- Reviews copy and corrects errors in content, grammar, and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines
- Researches and analyzes background information related to news stories to be able to provide complete and accurate information
- Pitches stories to news managers and news producers which are relevant to the local community
- Revises work to meet editorial approval or to fit time requirements
- Shoots and edits news events and news reports
- Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
- Writes stories for the web and other digital platforms
- Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites
- Performs special projects and other duties as assigned
- Willingness to work nonconventional hours including early mornings, evenings and weekends
Benefits
- Full-time new hires: Eligible to participate in all Company benefit plans, including:
- Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, and HSA
- 1st of the month after 30 days of employment
- Subject to plan terms
- Eligibility for company-paid benefits such as life insurance & EAP and employee-paid benefits such as short-term disability
- PTO – Earned on Accrual Basis
- Company-Paid Holidays
- 401(k)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
