Local News Sports Reporter Anchor - Gulf Coast News ABC

Hearst•Fort Myers, FL

About The Position

Gulf Coast News in Fort Myers, Florida is looking for a Local News Sports Reporter/Anchor who can authentically deliver news stories with comfort and command. You know how to tell stories visually and can complete active, engaging live shots. In addition to credibility, and personality, you will be an anchor who isn't afraid to head out into the field and break the big stories. You will be a newsroom leader who helps mentor team members. You will write and edit scripts with conversational communication in mind. You are versatile, enterprising, who is fast, efficient, works well under broadcast television deadlines, can develop sources, and has excellent live anchoring skills. You will report to the News Director.

Requirements

Professional or schooling experience anchoring
Your demo reel is indicative of your everyday work
Anchor with the ability to connect with viewers
Flexibility to work varied shifts, including overnights and weekends
Can deal with the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive newscast production
Have and exhibit unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards
Experience working with digital media and social media
Related military experience will be considered

Responsibilities

Anchor newscasts
Have an active presence on social media that engages the audience in a conversation
Deliver scripted and ad-lib material with polish, personality and purpose
Work with and guide reporters and producers in newscast production
Summarize information into easy-to-understand components
Complete each interaction with journalistic integrity and ethical standards
Appear on behalf of the station at public events