Anchor

News-Press & Gazette Company • Yuma, AZ

7h • Onsite

About The Position

NPG of Yuma-El Centro in Yuma, Arizona has an immediate opening for a full-time Anchor. We’re looking for an intelligent and articulate anchor that stands out on camera. You must be willing to multitask, as you will be producing several newscasts daily. Strong producing and writing skills are a must. The candidate we choose must be able to shoot, write scripts, lead-ins and other material related to news, as well as produce quality newscasts. We are owned by a very progressive company that’s not afraid to try new technology to enhance our product.

Requirements

• Some experience with anchoring and producing.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Pass a drug test and background check.

Nice To Haves

• Spanish proficiency is a big plus in our market.
• A bachelor’s degree in journalism, communication or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Anchor and produce live newscasts.
• Write interesting news stories from wire copy, field reports and telephone interviews.
• Represent the station at community events.
• Perform other tasks related to the position as assigned.
• Shoot, write scripts, lead-ins and other material related to news.
• Produce quality newscasts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level