Weekend Anchor/Reporter
About The Position
The Weekend Anchor/Reporter serves as the primary presenter of news stories and other content for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers. Produce content for multiple platforms, including TV, website, mobile, etc. Produces, writes, and anchors weekend newscasts, and presents reports for all platforms Work with management to pitch, 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 Performs special projects and other duties as assigned Researches and analyzes background information related to news stories Shoots and edits news events and news reports Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites Public appearances and participation in community events as needed
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
- Fluency in English
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Combined minimum of two years of experience in news reporting and anchoring, and producing
- Superior on-air presence
- Valid driver's license with a good driving record
- Flexibility to work any shift
Responsibilities
- Serves as the primary presenter of news stories and other content for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers.
- Produce content for multiple platforms, including TV, website, mobile, etc.
- Produces, writes, and anchors weekend newscasts, and presents reports for all platforms
- Work with management to pitch, 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
- Performs special projects and other duties as assigned
- Researches and analyzes background information related to news stories
- Shoots and edits news events and news reports
- Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
- Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites
- Public appearances and participation in community events as needed
Benefits
- Great, inexpensive health insurance
- 3% matching 401k
- Two weeks sick pay
- Two weeks of vacation pay in your first year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
