Health Reporter/Anchor
About The Position
Local 12 News is seeking an enterprising health reporter/anchor to join their team. The ideal candidate will focus on health topics that matter to viewers, using strong storytelling to make stories impactful and memorable. This role involves breaking down complex medical information into interesting and relevant stories for all platforms, including creating short-form videos, explainers, reels, and social content for audience engagement and platform growth. The position includes hosting a weekly health show and other medical specials, as well as representing the station at health-related community events, forums, and partnerships.
Requirements
- Must be able to develop and maintain sources
- Dynamic live television and storytelling skills are a must
- Strong social media skillset for both research and promoting stories as well as gathering viewer input
- Strong writing skills and knowledge of medical topics
- At least five years of reporting experience
Nice To Haves
- While applying online, please include a link to your online demo reel
Responsibilities
- Develop a network of sources and experts to generate health stories on a regular basis
- Identify and pitch daily news stories
- Produce daily health stories for all platforms
- Host weekly health show and other medical specials throughout the year
- Write online versions of health reports and work with Digital Producer on "web extra" content
- Maintain an active social media presence to build your brand and solicit original story ideas
- Emcee and host events outside of news
- Represent the station at health-related community events, forums, and partnerships
Benefits
- great benefits
- open door policy
- upward mobility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
