NEWS ANCHOR (MORNING) - KAUZ

FOX Carolina News • Lawton, OK

2d • Onsite

About The Position

KAUZ is seeking an experienced and dynamic professional to co-anchor its morning newscasts. The ideal candidate is passionate about local news, engages with the audience beyond just reading a teleprompter, and will help lead the newsroom by mentoring other journalists and actively shaping the stories aired. This is an opportunity for a seasoned journalist to move into a leadership role at the number one station in Texoma, requiring them to lead by example and represent the station positively both on and off camera.

Requirements

• Must have at least three years' experience in the news industry.
• Excellent skills in interviewing, ad-libbing, conversational broadcast writing, and on-air presentation.
• Must have strong news judgment and professional experience with news operations.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Anchoring live television broadcasts for our morning newscast (6 a.m. - 7 a.m.).
• Producing our daily 4 p.m. newscast.
• Using editorial judgment to help determine the content of the newscasts.
• Reading through and proofing scripts before going on-air.
• Creating news packages for on-air and digital platforms, including regular franchise or special reports, as assigned by the news director.
• Community engagement through attending, hosting, or speaking at local events.
• Posting and regularly updating stories and other material on digital and social media.
• Interaction with viewers on social media is a must, particularly through Facebook Lives.

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 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