Weekend Anchor/Multimedia Journalist
About The Position
WCIA 3 is looking for a full-time Weekend Anchor / Multimedia Journalist to work for the top station in this market. Our new weekend anchor will produce and anchor weekend newscasts; CTV to Linear on Saturdays, Sunday news, and will report three days a week. This position will also be first in line to fill-in anchor our other primary newscasts. We're seeking a candidate who is passionate about storytelling, able to connect with viewers, and craft memorable moments that bring stories and newscasts to life. The candidate should have strong anchor skills, producing experience, leadership qualities, proven enterprising skills, solid news judgment, and the ability to multi-task. This position REQUIRES working weekends.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Communication/Journalism or related degree required (equivalent years of experience may substitute for education)
- Two (2) years television anchoring or reporting experience required
- Solid vocal delivery, camera presence, and clear enunciation
- Strong reporting skills
- Understand importance of social media
- Excellent reading, writing, spelling, grammar and organizational skills
- Promotes teamwork and maintains attitude of cooperation with all station personnel
- Operate newsroom computer systems
Nice To Haves
- producing experience
- leadership qualities
- proven enterprising skills
- solid news judgment
- ability to multi-task
Responsibilities
- Produce content for multiple platforms, including TV, internet, mobile, etc.
- Work with management to enterprise and develop stories daily
- Demonstrate compelling storytelling using dynamic live shots and stand-ups, creative graphics, and use of digital and social media platforms
- Organize material, determine angle or emphasis, and write story according to prescribed editorial style and format standards
- Gather and verify information regarding stories through interview, observation and research.
- Build network of sources who supply information that allows the Company to stay ahead of its competitors
- Performs special projects and other duties as assigned
Benefits
- medical (with multiple plan options)
- dental
- vision insurance
- paid time off
- a 401(k) with company matching contributions
- Paid Parental leave
- life insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
