MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST/ANCHORPRODUCER (W/END) - WTOK

FOX Carolina News • Meridian, MS

26d • Onsite

About The Position

WTOK-TV is seeking a multi-talented, highly motivated hybrid Weekend Anchor / Producer / Multimedia Journalist to join our news team. This unique role is perfect for a storyteller who thrives in every stage of news production—from digging up and reporting stories on weekdays to anchoring and producing newscasts on weekends. This position also carries a heavy digital focus, contributing directly to our digital platforms to drive traffic, user sessions, and viewer engagement.

Requirements

• Experience in shooting, writing, and non-linear editing (Edius, Premiere, etc.).
• Strong on-camera presence, vocal delivery, and teleprompter reading skills.
• Ability to write engaging, concise broadcast copy and AP-style web articles.
• Experience with digital Content Management Systems (CMS) and professional social media publishing.
• Excellent time-management skills and the ability to work independently under tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as a self-starter and collaboratively within a tight-knit newsroom team.
• A valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

Nice To Haves

• A degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Produce & Anchor: Own the weekend newscasts. You will be responsible for stacking, writing, and producing high-quality broadcast rundowns, and anchoring the live broadcasts.
• Digital Ownership: Manage and update our digital news platforms (web, app, and social media) during the weekend shifts to keep our audience informed.
• Content & Trend Monitoring: Actively monitor local social media pages, community groups, and digital platforms on the weekends to catch breaking news, source local story ideas, and gather user-generated content to enrich our coverage.
• MMJ Reporting: Find, pitch, shoot, write, and edit compelling local stories. You will be expected to turn high-quality, accurate stories daily.
• Digital Content Integration: Turn your broadcast stories into digital assets by writing web stories and publishing active social media updates.
• Platform Consistency: You will create and publish engaging post assets (e.g., a 15–25s quick-take vertical video, a photo with bullet points, or a text graphic) across WTOK's social media platforms simultaneously.
• Story Tiering: Adhere to newsroom story tiering workflows (Tier 1 vs. Tier 2) to maximize web users, pageviews, and video plays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree