NEWS ANCHOR/MMJ (MORNING) - WDAM

FOX Carolina News•Moselle, MS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

WDAM is looking for an experienced Morning Anchor to join our news team. Applicants should have a minimum of (2) years’ experience as an MMJ and News Anchor. Our candidate must be a strong journalist, a positive leader inside and outside the newsroom, and a creative storyteller and writer. The candidate must be able to lift and carry video equipment, shoot, write, edit, and post their stories online.

Requirements

Minimum of (2) years’ experience as an MMJ and News Anchor.
Strong journalist
Positive leader inside and outside the newsroom
Creative storyteller and writer
Able to lift and carry video equipment, shoot, write, edit, and post their stories online.
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Journalism, Mass Communications, or related field, or equivalent professional experience
Proven track record of impactful reporting

Responsibilities

Anchoring WDAM Sunrise from 5 a.m. to 7 a.m. and fill-in for other shifts as needed, including holidays and weekends.
Reporting live from the field and in the studio for our newscasts on their shift
Turning one promotable story each week to air in another newscast
Turning a franchise reporting piece once a week for the Morning Newscast
Taking part in original content for digital platforms
Enterprising ideas for original, impactful, and compelling content for all platforms
Writing sidebars and turning day-of breaking news content to enhance news of the day coverage
Developing sources within the community to report on important issues
Strategizing with news management on daily workflow and special report placement
Developing creative content specifically for digital platforms
Using social media to promote content, drive engagement, find sources, and stories
Covering breaking news and severe weather
Being comfortable with live shots, extended and extensive news coverage.