News Anchor

MediaCo Holding Inc • Burbank, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Anchor digital newscasts across MediaCo Operations local broadcast and digital platforms. The ideal candidate is a proactive and enterprising journalist with strong writing skills and a proven ability to develop original story ideas and execute them from pitch to on-air delivery. Candidates must demonstrate a compelling and engaging on-camera presence. A strong understanding of issues impacting both local and national Hispanic audiences is essential. The successful candidate is highly organized, creative, and committed, with a keen interest in national and international news. This role requires a journalist who is fully immersed in the digital landscape, with hands-on experience in web publishing, social media platforms, and multi-platform storytelling.

Requirements

• Knowledge of and comfortable discussing current news events.
• Experience producing content for mobile apps and digital news platforms, including short-form video, breaking news updates, and audience engagement tools.
• Versed in editing, investigative reporting, and writing.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a high pressure fast paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of the Spanish language marketplace.
• Fully bilingual: English/Spanish.
• Prior, related on-camera work in broadcast or web video production preferred.
• Experience in social networks (Facebook,Instagram and Twitter).
• Understanding of Copyrights for images and videos for social networks and web.
• Detail oriented,organized,and able to work with cross functional teams.
• Minimum 3 years previous on-air reporting experience.
• Excellent written, verbal, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Multimedia or Journalism degree preferred.
• Must be willing to work in Burbank, CA.
• Must be willing to work long hours, holidays and weekends on short notice.
• Must be willing to undergo a pre-employment background investigation.
• Must have legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Must possess valid CA driver’s license and a good driving record.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must be willing to travel on short notice.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in weather presentation is strongly preferred and may be required depending on newsroom needs.
• Multimedia or Journalism degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and write news stories and report the facts on live digital and streaming newscasts, recorded programs either in studio or on location; determine most newsworthy and compelling stories.
• Present information in a manner that connects with the audience.
• Collaborate with all news personnel to generate interesting show topics that engage the interests of our viewers.
• Ability to present and deliver local, national, and digital-first news content with clarity, accuracy, and engaging on-air presence. Ability to adapt storytelling across multiple platforms, ensuring consistency and alignment with editorial and brand standards.
• Contribute actively to the station’s social media presence, including creating, adapting, and publishing content across platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), and others.
• Must be a strong team player who collaborates effectively with producers, editors, and newsroom staff to deliver a polished and compelling final product on air and across digital platforms.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees