Reporter/Anchor

2060 Digital•Town of Colonie, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves reporting and anchoring news, requiring extensive community contact, story selection, script revision, and on-air delivery. The position demands strong public speaking, interpersonal, and communication skills, along with the ability to perform under pressure and meet strict deadlines. Responsibilities include writing for the station's website, maintaining a social media presence, making promotional appearances, and providing newsroom leadership.

Requirements

Bachelors in Communication, Speech or related field with at least 1 year of experience as a television news reporter or a combination of education and experience to meet the requirements of the position.
Quick and effective decision making, live ad-libbing and maintaining performance under extreme pressure.
Highly developed public speaking and interpersonal skills along with exceptional communication skills, both oral and written.
Professional, consistent on-air appearance and ability to read Teleprompter.
Advanced abilities in critical thinking.
Broad knowledge of local, national and international affairs (e.g. political, economic, legislative and cultural).
Comfortable yet professional presence on camera with the ability to improvise in a live on-camera setting.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Available to work on a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.
Ability to work under stressful conditions and strict deadlines.
Maintain appropriate and strict standards regarding wardrobe, hair, cosmetics and grooming.
Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver's license and a safe driving history as determined by the Company for the purpose of meeting clients and attending events. (Driving record will be checked.)

Responsibilities

Maintain extensive community contacts and awareness of local, state and national current events.
Collaborate with the News Director and other news managers to choose stories to broadcast considering audience preferences.
Meet with the News Director, reporters and other news anchors to be briefed on the day's news.
Revise scripts and prepare to deliver them on-air.
Organize the news to present the most interesting pieces first, ensure late breaking news is added to newscasts.
Introduce news correspondents reporting on scene and ask relevant questions.
Interview guests and other members involved in particular stories engaging in commentary.
Keep abreast of news developments by studying papers, attending events, and staying in contact with industry professionals.
Write for station's website and maintain an active social media presence.
Make daily promotional community appearances.
Provide newsroom leadership and contribute to overall team effort.
Comply with the moral code of the journalistic profession.
Shoot, edit video and stories as needed.