About the position
KTVQ, the Scripps-owned station in Billings, MT, is on the lookout for a Morning Anchor to join our news team. If you're comfortable in the fast-paced world of news and enjoy connecting with the community, we want to hear from you! In this role, you’ll share important local and national stories while highlighting the unique events and people that make our area stand out. At KTVQ, we believe in quality journalism that keeps our viewers informed. You’ll work alongside reporters and producers to create engaging content across multiple platforms. If you're ready to help us serve and connect with our audience, we’d love for you to be part of the team!
Responsibilities
- Gather unbiased content affecting the community.
- Write story content, edit and review video, and prepare story items for presentation across multiple platforms.
- Work with newsroom employees and personal sources to develop engaging, accurate and ethical newscasts.
- Deliver news in a smooth, conversational, approachable, yet authoritative tone.
- Anchor multiple reports from breaking news to investigative reporting.
- Organize and set up interviews and video shoots.
- Take part in station and independent community service events and activities.
- Follow the Scripps Journalism Ethics Guidelines.
- Engage viewers via social media on a daily basis.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in related discipline preferred or equivalent work experience.
- Generally 3+ years anchor/reporting experience in related field preferred.
Nice-to-haves
- Strong broadcast and digital writing skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Basic computer skills required.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Knowledge of local, regional and national news.
- Work well under pressure and at a fast pace.
- Working knowledge of all social media platforms.
- Flexible work hours may be required.
- Valid driver's license, good driving record, and ability to provide proof of insurance with the company required insurance limits.
