News Anchor - Reporter (Weekends)
About The Position
KBAK/KBFX has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Weekend News Anchor/Reporter. In this role, you will be required to produce daily content on a variety of platforms, including the internet and social networks, along with performing other duties as assigned by the news managers. We are looking for someone with a clear understanding of how to dig for a story, research it, write it with an edge, and use strong storytelling and TV production to make it impactful and memorable. It is important to have strong writing skills and to have knowledge of current events. Dynamic live television and storytelling skills are a must.
Requirements
- A self-starter and be someone who can generate his or her own story ideas on a daily basis
- Ability to demonstrate enterprise reporting and creativity in storytelling
- Exemplary communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to maintain an active social media presence to build your brand and solicit original story ideas
- Previous anchoring experience is required
- Must have at least 1 year of on-air experience
- Live shot experience is required
- Previous experience working in a team environment is a must
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred
Responsibilities
- Produce daily content on a variety of platforms, including the internet and social networks
- Dig for a story
- Research stories
- Write with an edge
- Use strong storytelling and TV production to make stories impactful and memorable
Benefits
- participation in a retirement plan
- quarterly and annual incentive plan bonuses
- life and disability insurance
- health, dental, and vision plans
- flexible spending accounts
- 15 paid vacation days
- 2 paid personal days
- 9 paid holidays
- 40 hours of paid sick leave
- parental leave
- employee stock purchase plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Broadcasting and Content Providers
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
