Reporter/Anchor - NE
About The Position
WSOC TV Charlotte is seeking an enterprising and energetic Reporter/Anchor for a newsroom focused on breaking news, daily investigative reporting, and severe weather coverage. The role calls for someone who digs for additional information and uses social media effectively to gather and break stories. The Reporter/Anchor will confidently anchor weekend newscasts and produce impactful, original reporting during the week. The position includes anchoring live Saturday and Sunday newscasts, leading breaking news and severe weather coverage, collaborating with newsroom colleagues on editorial content and presentation, and reporting live events across platforms. The role also requires clear, accurate, unbiased writing; live narration and ad-libbing; investigative reporting; and strong technical, writing, and presentation skills for television broadcasts.
Requirements
- Demonstrated experience reporting live from the field on breaking news and severe weather.
- Strong writing skills and sound news judgment, with a commitment to accuracy, fairness, and journalistic ethics.
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
- Five years' experience as a Reporter.
Nice To Haves
- Anchoring experience is strongly preferred.
- B.A. degree in Journalism, Communications, or another discipline.
Responsibilities
- Anchor live Saturday and Sunday newscasts with authority, credibility, and strong storytelling.
- Lead breaking news and severe weather coverage during weekend broadcasts.
- Collaborate with producers, reporters, meteorologists, and newsroom leaders to shape editorial content and presentation.
- Write clear, accurate, and unbiased news stories.
- Narrate, ad-lib, and add value to live breaking news and severe weather coverage.
- Cover live events for all platforms, including live breaking news and station initiatives.
- Engage in investigative reporting that adds depth to the newscast.
- Use social media to gather and break stories and move audiences between platforms.
- Maintain curiosity and understanding of current events.
- Demonstrate high proficiency in the technical, writing, and presentation skills needed for television broadcasts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
