Morning Anchor/Reporter

Weigel Broadcasting Co • South Bend, IN

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About The Position

ABC57 in South Bend, Indiana, is seeking an experienced Anchor/Reporter to join the morning news team.

· Personable and versatile communicator with exceptional anchoring, reporting, and writing skills
· Natural leader and mentor
· Passion for news and enterprise storytelling and excels at breaking news coverage on the desk and in the field
· Embraces social media and always has a sense of urgency

Requirements

• Three plus years of anchoring experience
• Degree in Journalism or related field required
• Strong news judgment and the ability to engage audiences on all platforms
• Ability to operate a broadcast camera and experience editing video
• Strong enterprise reporting and passionate about covering local news
• Excels in live coverage, field anchoring, and special project development
• A positive attitude and team player mindset

Responsibilities

• Anchors newscasts and contributes to writing, reporting, and copy editing
• Evaluates news leads and tips to develop story ideas
• Contributes to our website and social media platforms
• Shoots, writes, and edits stories as assigned
• Participates in station outreach as needed, such as classroom visits, sponsored events
• Other duties, as assigned

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance Package, Long Term Disability Insurance & Accident Insurance
• Retirement & Savings: HSA Plan, 401k with Company Match
• Time Off: Vacation/Personal/Sick/Paid Holidays
• Leave Support: Paid Qualified-FMLA Leave
• Family Benefits: Paid Parental Leave

What This Job Offers

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