NEWS ANCHOR/MMJ - KWCH

FOX Carolina News • Wichita, KS

9h • Onsite

About The Position

12 News is looking for a full-time Anchor/Multimedia Journalist to join our news team. We’re looking for someone with great news sense, energy, and a sparkling, dynamic personality to anchor a weekday morning newscast and do some reporting. The ideal candidate is someone who likes telling stories and thrives on breaking news but isn’t afraid to show off their personality too. Candidates must have excellent communication skills both on the air and in the newsroom. Someone who can handle breaking news situations on the air is a must. Candidates must also possess a creative vision for what it takes to anchor a solid newscast.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree in journalism or a related field
• Basic experience with newsroom computer systems is preferred (ENPS)
• Understanding of and adherence to AP Style (for digital platforms) and broadcast writing (for television).
• Ability to operate a field camera, editing, and lighting equipment
• Ability to lift/carry equipment ranging from 35-50 lbs.
• Must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record
• Ability to represent the station professionally/responsibly in the community and newsroom, and on social media
• Must have a desire to win, the ability to reflect on your work, and apply feedback

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in on-air television news reporting, anchoring, and producing is preferred, but we are willing to train the right candidate

Responsibilities

• Works with the producer, news director, and assignment desk to plan daily newscasts
• Must have excellent news judgment and journalism ethics
• Must have strong writing, storytelling, and reporting skills
• Must have strong producing skills (create a newscast rundown, write stories, build graphics, and coordinate with control room and field crews) and be willing to produce as needed.
• Must be skilled in social media and online news production.
• Must possess good organizational and time management skills
• Must have the ability to shoot and edit your own stories, and the ability to go live
• Excellent live reporting skills required, ability to ad-lib during breaking news
• While primarily a Monday - Friday schedule, must be willing to work longer hours and different days as needed

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.
• Compliance with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
• Prohibition of any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

What This Job Offers

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