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FOX Carolina News•New Orleans, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

WVUE is seeking an experienced journalist to join our award-winning news team as a Weekend Reporter/Anchor. This position will anchor 9/10 pm newscasts on Saturday & Sunday as well as serve as a reporter three weekdays. As a reporter, you will work closely with news managers and producers to create high-quality stories with integrity and accuracy.

Requirements

2 years of experience as a television anchor or reporter in a top 125 market
Basic understanding of Windows-based electronics and the ability to learn ENPS as well as new systems as they are implemented.
BS/BA in Journalism/Communications or equivalent background
Flexibility with respect to scheduling and/or assigned work shifts
Must be willing to work in New Orleans, LA

Responsibilities

Gathering data and relevant information on local and national newsworthy events
Creating and presenting accurate, fair, unbiased news content as assigned. Responsible for providing news and information across multiple platforms and for presenting content both inside WVUE studios and remotely
Must be visible in the community and make a reasonable number of appearances in the local DMA
Develop and maintain a network of news sources to create exclusive local news content
Stay current on both local and national news events
Work cross-functionally and cooperatively as a team member under tight deadlines
The ability to interact professionally and effectively with all internal WVUE employees and external organizations
Ability to read and understand a variety of materials ranging from daily newspapers/news sites, professional journals, technical reports, and legal documents
Ability to interpret information to establish facts and determine truth
Ability to be a creative thinker and find new and entertaining ways to present information
Should be well presented on-camera with the ability to deliver copy ready from a Teleprompter or similar device
Act as a team player and newsroom leader while displaying an ability to handle a variety of tasks and make sound decisions in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, stressful environment
Have the willingness to anchor from the field and work on special projects as assigned
Demonstrated ability of good news judgment
Ability to interact with all levels of station and corporate management while working well with producers, reporters and technical staff to help craft compelling and memorable newscasts