News Anchor/Reporter - Wxix

Gray Media • Cincinnati, OH

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About The Position

FOX19 in Cincinnati has an immediate opening for an experienced anchor/reporter. We are looking for an engaging, memorable anchor to join our team. You must be a newsroom leader with the ability to enterprise, break stories, and work on impactful special reports. The person will anchor an afternoon newscast, along with digital-only newscasts. This person is also the primary fill-in on evening & late newscasts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience preferred as an anchor.
• Experience delivering engaging live content in the studio and the field
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proven track record of generating enterprise story ideas
• Excellent time management, communication, and writing skills (broadcast and AP style)
• Candidate must successfully complete an MVR check.

Responsibilities

• Anchor afternoon newscast (and primary fill-in on evening & late newscasts)
• Anchor digital-only newscast
• Handle breaking news situations on the anchor desk and/or in the field
• Create high-quality news content (with high viewer impact) for broadcast, digital, streaming, and social media platforms
• Develop sources in the community, to pitch enterprise and special report stories
• High social media presence

What This Job Offers

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