News Anchor Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• 2 years of experience as a television anchor or reporter in a top 125 market
• Basic understanding of Windows-based electronics and the ability to learn ENPS as well as new systems as they are implemented.
• BS/BA in Journalism/Communications or equivalent background
• Flexibility with respect to scheduling and/or assigned work shifts
• Must be willing to work in New Orleans, LA

Responsibilities

• Gathering data and relevant information on local and national newsworthy events
• Creating and presenting accurate, fair, unbiased news content as assigned. Responsible for providing news and information across multiple platforms and for presenting content both inside WVUE studios and remotely
• Must be visible in the community and make a reasonable number of appearances in the local DMA
• Develop and maintain a network of news sources to create exclusive local news content
• Stay current on both local and national news events
• Work cross-functionally and cooperatively as a team member under tight deadlines
• The ability to interact professionally and effectively with all internal WVUE employees and external organizations
• Ability to read and understand a variety of materials ranging from daily newspapers/news sites, professional journals, technical reports, and legal documents
• Ability to interpret information to establish facts and determine truth
• Ability to be a creative thinker and find new and entertaining ways to present information
• Should be well presented on-camera with the ability to deliver copy ready from a Teleprompter or similar device
• Act as a team player and newsroom leader while displaying an ability to handle a variety of tasks and make sound decisions in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, stressful environment
• Have the willingness to anchor from the field and work on special projects as assigned
• Demonstrated ability of good news judgment
• Ability to interact with all levels of station and corporate management while working well with producers, reporters and technical staff to help craft compelling and memorable newscasts