Anchor/Reporter - WSOC TV

Cox Media Group•Charlotte, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

WSOC-TV Charlotte is looking for an enterprising and energetic Anchor/Reporter. This anchor/reporter will join a newsroom that emphasizes breaking news, daily investigative reporting and severe weather coverage. They must dig for extra information. They must also be adept at using social media to gather and break stories. This position requires a newsroom leader who can confidently anchor weekend newscasts while also producing impactful, original reporting during the week.

Requirements

Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record

Nice To Haves

BA Degree in Journalism, Communications, or other discipline preferred
5 years’ experience as a Reporter required; anchoring experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Anchor live Saturday and Sunday newscasts with authority, credibility and strong storytelling
Lead breaking news and severe weather coverage during weekend broadcasts
Collaborate with producers, reporters, meteorologists and newsroom leaders to shape editorial content and presentation
Write news stories that are clear, accurate and unbiased
Ability to narrate, ad-lib and add value to live breaking news and severe weather coverage
Ability to cover live events for all platforms, including live breaking news and station initiatives
The ability to engage in investigative reporting that adds depth to the newscast
Thorough understanding of social media and demonstrated ability to move audience between all platforms
Curiosity that drives an understanding of current events
Demonstrate consistently high proficiency with the necessary technical, writing, and presentation skills for television broadcasts