NEWS ANCHOR - (PRIMARY - EVENING) - WAFB

FOX Carolina News • Baton Rouge, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

WAFB-TV, the dominant CBS affiliate in Baton Rouge, is seeking a primary news anchor to help lead its flagship newscasts and uphold the high standards viewers expect. The role requires a strong, credible on-air leader who can drive excellence across all platforms, including digital. The position involves anchoring newscasts, leading breaking news and severe weather coverage, collaborating with producers, writing and editing scripts, contributing to the station's digital presence, developing stories, and serving as a public ambassador for WAFB.

Requirements

• Demonstrated on-air anchoring experience; main/lead evening anchoring preferred
• Strong news judgment, solid newsroom ethics, and a calm presence under pressure
• Excellent writing and script-editing skills (AP style)
• Comfortable appearing on and creating content for multiple platforms, including digital and social
• Professional, approachable demeanor and commitment to representing the station publicly
• Team-first collaborator with high standards for accuracy and accountability
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism/communications (or equivalent experience)

Responsibilities

• Anchor WAFB’s newscasts with confident, accurate, and engaging delivery
• Play a leadership role in delivering breaking news, severe weather, and major event coverage across TV, streaming, web, and social platforms
• Work closely with producers and newsroom leadership on daily editorial decisions and show execution
• Write and edit scripts with clarity, urgency, and accuracy under deadline
• Contribute to WAFB’s digital presence by creating and sharing content (posting, streaming, short-form video, social engagement) that extends the reach of our journalism
• Participate in enterprise story development, interviews, and special coverage as needed
• Serve as a visible ambassador for WAFB through public appearances, community events, and station initiatives

What This Job Offers

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