BREAKING NEWS REPORTER/ ANCHOR (AM/MIDDAY) - KCRG

FOX Carolina News • Cedar Rapids, IA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

High-energy breaking news reporter and anchor to join our team.

This position will format and front breaking, developing, and other big news stories in the weekday morning newscasts and co-anchor the midday newscast, including producing the newscast three days a week. This position also includes regular in-depth reporting as well as fill-in duties as needed.

Requirements

• 1-2 years professional TV newsroom experience.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Journalism, Mass Communications, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Previous on-air experience.
• Strong news judgement and editorial skills
• Excellent writing skills
• Drive to experiment and learn on digital and emerging platforms

Responsibilities

• Anchor Midday newscasts, presenting information clearly and professionally.
• Research, write, and edit breaking and developing news items for the morning news.
• Find and develop news stories around information and events in the area.
• Produce the midday newscast 3 days a week
• Engage with audiences on social media
• Write and post stories and videos for the station's digital platforms.
• Maintain high journalistic standards in line with station brand and goals.

What This Job Offers

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