NEWS ANCHOR/MMJ (W/END - PM) - WTVM

FOX Carolina News • Columbus, GA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

WTVM-TV is searching for a skilled journalist to join our Columbus newsroom as an anchor/reporter. The chosen candidate will anchor the weekend evening news with ample fill-in opportunities for weekday anchoring. The shift includes reporting three days a week. We are seeking an eager candidate who is looking to grow while contributing to the area's #1 news source.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field
• Excellent time management skills and an ability to prioritize tasks and information under pressure are required
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team
• Must have scheduling flexibility

Responsibilities

• Ability to tell complicated stories with "live ability" required
• Must possess a strong understanding of daily newscast content and work in conjunction with producers to develop a dynamic product
• Strong initiative, attention to detail, and advanced ethical decision-making skills required
• Present information in a fair, unbiased manner
• Develop story ideas to present, including digital components in morning/afternoon news meeting. Interview subjects and research facts for credibility
• Deliver content on social media and web. Edit video and stories for broadcast
• Ability to anchor, report, go live, field anchor, and present onset debriefs when needed
• Produce and anchor newscasts as assigned

What This Job Offers

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