Senior News Anchor
About The Position
Reporting to the News Director, the Senior News Anchor serves as the primary personality and host for all NJ PBS video-based news content. This individual presents news, conducts live and studio interviews, and contributes to editorial planning and script writing. The Senior News Anchor contributes content to both NJ PBS’ daily news broadcast and its digital platforms and will occasionally report stories from the field. The Anchor/Reporter brings authority, clarity, and authenticity to NJ PBS and is a key public-facing figure. The Anchor/Reporter exemplifies the station’s commitment to serve all New Jerseyans with trustworthy public journalism.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in journalism, communications, broadcasting, or a related field.
- Minimum four years of professional experience working in media.
- Demonstrated on-camera broadcast experience, including live news anchoring or live news content production in a professional environment.
- Strong broadcast writing skills with ability to produce and deliver news scripts accurately under deadline.
- Flexibility to work varied hours, including early mornings, evenings and weekends for breaking news or special event coverage.
- Demonstrated ability in reporting and writing news stories for broadcast programs and digital platforms.
- Strong interpersonal skills
Nice To Haves
- A master’s degree from an accredited institution.
- Experience at a public media or PBS-affiliated station.
- Knowledge of New Jersey political, civic, and community affairs.
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.
Responsibilities
- Lead and host all daily news segments from the studio, including video-based news posts, the nightly newscast, live special event coverage, and news specials.
- Serve as the lead public face of NJ PBS News, representing NJ PBS at community events, public appearances, and industry functions.
- Develop, write, and deliver news scripts with accuracy and clarity.
- Conduct in-studio and live remote interviews with newsmakers, officials, experts, contributors, and community members.
- Contribute to the booking of guests and interview subjects.
- Collaborate with NJ PBS News reporters on video-based news segments, serving as a mentor and advisor for their work.
- Collaborate with the senior producer on rundown structure and editorial focus.
- Participate in editorial meetings, pitch stories and ideas for coverage, and contribute to story selection.
- Contribute to and advise the digital content producer as it relates to social media content, including short-form video and social posts.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of New Jersey political, social, and community affairs across all 21 counties.
- Establish and maintain strategic relationships with high-level news sources, elected officials, community leaders, business leaders, and cultural leaders in New Jersey.
- Adhere to NJ PBS editorial standards and public media ethics guidelines.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Management retains the right to add or change job duties at any time.
Benefits
- health insurance
- retirement plans
- tuition assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
