Anchor, Digital News
About The Position
The Digital Anchor, News produces and anchors segments on local digital trending topics and reports, shoots, writes, voices, edits, and feeds news content across platforms in a clear, engaging, and meaningful way. This person is the face of digital breaking news coverage online and is expected to bring an active commitment to all tenets of journalism and a Digital First mentality. The role may include anchoring in studio and on digital platforms, field anchoring, reporting, breaking news, and handling long-form content when necessary. The Digital Anchor generates sources, develops enterprising story ideas, and pursues follow-ups. The position reports news for broadcast and digital, produces and presents reports across platforms, and creates web and other eMedia content. It also involves setting up and presenting live streams from the KARD myarklamiss+CTV Studio, engaging with audiences on social media, and ensuring content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality. The work takes place in a high-stress, high-energy environment with deadline pressures; some travel may be required on rare occasions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
- Fluency in English.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to ad lib when required.
- Minimum two years’ experience in news reporting (depending on market size).
- Superior on-air presence.
- Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines, and other office equipment.
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
- Flexibility to work any shift.
Responsibilities
- Report news stories for broadcast and digital, describing the background and details of events.
- Set up and front live streams from the KARD myarklamiss+CTV Studio that engage audiences on social media.
- Arrange interviews with people who can provide information about stories.
- Review copy and correct errors in content, grammar, and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines.
- Review event notes to identify pertinent facts and details.
- Determine a story’s emphasis, length, and format, and organize material accordingly.
- Research and analyze background information related to news stories to provide complete and accurate information.
- Gather information through research, interviews, experience, or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social, or other functions.
- Pitch stories relevant to the local community to news managers and news producers.
- Receive assignments and evaluate leads and tips to develop story ideas.
- Discuss issues with producers and/or news managers to establish priorities or positions.
- Check reference materials such as books, news files, or public records to obtain relevant facts.
- Revise work to meet editorial approval or time requirements.
- Shoot and edit news events and news reports.
- Produce and present reports for all platforms.
- Ensure content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
- Write stories for the web and other eMedia platforms.
- Interact with viewers and users on social media sites.
- Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
