Anchor/Reporter
About The Position
WDAF-TV/Fox4 Kansas City is is seeking a Weekend Anchor/Reporter. The Weekend Anchor/Reporter serves as the primary presenter of news stories and other content for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers. Produce content for multiple platforms, including TV, digital, and streaming Work with management to enterprise and develop stories daily Demonstrate compelling storytelling using dynamic live shots and stand-ups, creative graphics, and use of digital and social media platforms Organize material, determine angle or emphasis, and write story according to prescribed editorial style and format standards Gather and verify information regarding stories through interviews, observation, and research. Build network of sources who supply information that allows FOX4 to stay ahead of its competitors Performs special projects and other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Communication/Journalism or related degree required (equivalent years of experience may substitute for education)
- Three (3) years television anchoring or reporting experience required
- Solid vocal delivery, camera presence, and clear enunciation
- Strong reporting skills
- Understand importance of social media
- Excellent reading, writing, spelling, grammar, and organizational skills
- Promote teamwork and maintain an attitude of cooperation with all station personnel
- Operate newsroom computer systems
Responsibilities
- Serves as the primary presenter of news stories and other content for all platforms
- Produce content for multiple platforms, including TV, digital, and streaming
- Work with management to enterprise and develop stories daily
- Demonstrate compelling storytelling using dynamic live shots and stand-ups, creative graphics, and use of digital and social media platforms
- Organize material, determine angle or emphasis, and write story according to prescribed editorial style and format standards
- Gather and verify information regarding stories through interviews, observation, and research
- Build network of sources who supply information that allows FOX4 to stay ahead of its competitors
- Performs special projects and other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
