About the position
WSET ABC 13 in beautiful Lynchburg, Virginia is seeking a dynamic full-time News Anchor for the area's #1 morning newscast 'Good Morning Virginia.' The person we are seeking to join our on-air team will bring a unique combination of journalistic and broadcasting skills. In this role, you will provide content for our local broadcast and digital platforms, as well as maintain a robust presence on WSET social media pages. In addition to being an outstanding journalist with a great personality, you need to be a team leader. Our anchors participate in the planning of our newscasts and produce content regularly. This position also co-produces and anchors the Monday- Friday Noon newscast. A competitive passion to win and openness to innovation is mandatory! Our winning candidate will be someone who embraces social media and knows how to consistently engage with the audience. Collaboration is a big part of this role! The expectation is that you will also get out from the anchor desk periodically to report on investigative or breaking news stories.
Responsibilities
- Provide content for local broadcast and digital platforms.
- Maintain a robust presence on WSET social media pages.
- Participate in the planning of newscasts and produce content regularly.
- Co-produce and anchor the Monday-Friday Noon newscast.
- Engage with the audience through social media.
- Report on investigative or breaking news stories.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of on-air experience.
- Live commercial television experience is a must.
- Strong 'in-the-field and live' skills.
- Exceptional written communications skills using a conversational writing style.
- Strong editorial judgment and a proven ethical foundation.
Nice-to-haves
- Strong leadership skills.
- Smooth/pleasant delivery.
- Strong writing skills and news judgment.
- Exemplary communication skills.
