PM Weekend Anchor/MMJ, WCPO

The E.W. Scripps Company•Cincinnati, OH

45d•Onsite

About The Position

WCPO, The E.W. Scripps Company ABC affiliate in Cincinnati, Ohio, is seeking a Weekend Anchor/MMJ who will prepare and deliver accurate news reports for the nightside weekend newscasts. You'll be at the forefront of breaking stories and community events that matter most to our viewers during the critical weekend hours when news never stops. WHAT YOU'LL DO: Anchor the newscast. Research, gather, write, and develop news content for multiple platforms. May report live on location from various news events. Perform various community service activities for station, including performing as master of ceremonies for public service events and as host/hostess for station events. Perform other duties as needed and assigned. WHAT YOU'LL NEED: Bachelors degree in related discipline preferred or equivalent years of experience Generally, 3+ years on camera experience preferred WHAT YOU'LL BRING: Must connect on camera with a sense of urgency Ability to cultivate sources and mine stories Knowledge of newsroom computers and computer databases strongly preferred Must demonstrate strong news judgment and organizational skills Must have keen sense of logistics and ability to work well under intense pressure and deadlines Must have good creative and editorial judgment, mastery of journalistic ethics, and libel law Must be able to speak clearly and concisely Valid driver's license, good driving record, and ability to provide proof of insurance with the company required insurance limits WHERE YOU'LL LIVE, WORK AND PLAY: Cincinnati offers the perfect blend of Midwestern charm and big-city opportunities. Known as the "Queen City," Cincinnati sits beautifully along the Ohio River and boasts a rich cultural heritage with world-class museums, a thriving arts district, and historic neighborhoods like Over-the-Rhine with its stunning 19th-century architecture. The city is home to major league sports teams including the Cincinnati Bengals and Cincinnati Reds, plus a vibrant food scene famous for Cincinnati chili and craft breweries. With affordable housing, excellent parks including the scenic Smale Riverfront Park, and easy access to outdoor recreation in nearby Kentucky and Indiana, Cincinnati provides an exceptional quality of life for media professionals.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in related discipline preferred or equivalent years of experience
Generally, 3+ years on camera experience preferred
Must connect on camera with a sense of urgency
Ability to cultivate sources and mine stories
Must demonstrate strong news judgment and organizational skills
Must have keen sense of logistics and ability to work well under intense pressure and deadlines
Must have good creative and editorial judgment, mastery of journalistic ethics, and libel law
Must be able to speak clearly and concisely
Valid driver's license, good driving record, and ability to provide proof of insurance with the company required insurance limits

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of newsroom computers and computer databases strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Anchor the newscast.
Research, gather, write, and develop news content for multiple platforms.
May report live on location from various news events.
Perform various community service activities for station, including performing as master of ceremonies for public service events and as host/hostess for station events.
Perform other duties as needed and assigned.

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