About the position
KWTX News 10 - Central Texas is seeking a dynamic anchor/producer/multimedia journalist to join our newsroom. The ideal candidate will anchor and produce our weekend morning newscasts and report mornings three days per week. We are looking for someone with great news sense, energy, and a sparkling, dynamic personality to anchor morning newscasts. The ideal candidate must be able to produce compelling newscasts and memorable stories, thrive on breaking news, and not be afraid to show some 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. Also, one must possess a creative vision for what it takes to anchor a morning newscast.
Responsibilities
- Works with producer, news director, and assignment desk to plan daily live shots and weekend 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)
- 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
- Must be someone who can enterprise great ideas, keep up with trending and timely topics, and be a team player
- Ability to fill other shifts as required, including holidays and weekends
Requirements
- Degree in journalism or related field
- 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
- Must have an on-air reel/link demonstrating abilities such as live skills, reporting, and anchoring
- 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
