Weekend Sports Anchor Reporter

Hearst•Des Moines, IA

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About The Position

KCCI, the CBS affiliate in Des Moines, IA, is looking for a Weekend Sports Anchor Reporter. The Anchor/Reporter is someone who can bring the energy of live reporting to our anchor desk. In addition to credibility, poise, and personality; you are an anchor who isn't afraid to head out into the field and break the big stories. You will enterprise exclusives, tell compelling stories, and complete live shots. You are someone who isn't afraid to ask the tough questions, will hold those in power accountable and help mentor producers and reporters. You will write and edit scripts with viewer interaction in mind. You are versatile, enterprising, can work fast and efficiently, work well under tight deadlines, can develop sources, and have excellent live reporting skills. You will report to the Sports Director.

Requirements

2+ years of anchor experience required
2+ years of reporting experience required
Your demo reel is indicative of your everyday work
Anchor that connects with viewers, in addition to reporting skills
Operate mobile transmission devices and use latest technology.
Can work in all weather conditions, work varied shifts, including overnights and weekends and carry up to 50 pounds
Have a valid driver's license and a clear driving record
Have and exhibit unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards
Can deal with the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive newscast production
Related military experience will be considered

Responsibilities

Deliver scripted and ad-lib material with professionalism and energy in a clear and concise way.
Work with producers and reporters to build up the big sports stories of the day.
Plans, gathers and assembles stories on day-of news or special project assignments.
Coordinate with news managers and producers to develop stories that go beyond surface details, that accentuate unique enterprise angles and have exclusive content.
Develop a network of sources who provide tips, early access to information, and allow the reporter to break stories of significance
Appear on behalf of the station at public events.
Will contribute pictures, video and text updates to mobile platforms throughout the day
Work on different stories and projects at once and meeting all deadlines
Summarize information into easy-to-understand components

Benefits

Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you.
As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.
Medical | Dental | Vision
401(k) matching
Emotional Wellness Support
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
LGBTQ+ Health Services
Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs

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