Morning News Anchor

2060 Digital • Duluth, MN

4d

About The Position

The Morning News Anchor presents the morning newscast from 5:00–7:00 a.m., followed by live and recorded updates. The role contributes to story selection and rundown order, revises scripts, prepares and delivers on-air content, and conducts live studio interviews. The anchor also arranges off-site interviews, participates in morning editorial meetings, and works with the News Director on short- and long-term content planning. In coordination with the Digital Manager, the anchor helps determine what stories to post online and on social media. The position requires awareness of local, national, and global events, knowledge of government and legal policy and procedures, and extensive community contacts. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• College degree in broadcast journalism or comparable experience.
• Quick and effective decision-making, live ad-libbing, and the ability to maintain performance under extreme pressure.
• Articulate English and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read a teleprompter.
• Ability to get along with and motivate a broad range of personalities.
• Professional and maintained on-air appearance.
• Ability to take initiative, manage projects from start to finish, and meet deadlines without direct supervision.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, prioritize, and organize.
• Ability to work evenings, early mornings, and weekends when needed.
• Knowledge of local, national, and global events, and a good understanding of government and legal policy and procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of two years’ experience as a news anchor preferred.

Responsibilities

• Anchor the morning newscast from 5:00–7:00 a.m., with live and recorded updates afterward.
• Help select newscast stories and determine the order in which they air.
• Revise scripts and prepare to deliver them on-air.
• Interview guests live in the studio and provide engaging commentary.
• Schedule and organize off-site interviews for newscast content.
• Attend morning newsroom editorial meetings.
• Work with the News Director to plan short- and long-term content.
• Coordinate with the Digital Manager on which stories to post online and on social media, and how to post them.
• Maintain extensive community contacts and awareness of local, state, and national current events.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time