The Reporter/Anchor presents news stories and other content for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers. · Ensures that all news content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality. · Writes and delivers news stories in a clear and concise manner. · Produces newscasts and communicates clear direction with team members. · Assists in writing, copy editing, researching and coordinating news programming and other content. · Acts as a field reporter as assigned. · Conducts interviews with news personnel and others. · Responds to breaking news and other urgent newsrooms situations as required. · Participates in promotional activities including public appearances. · Performs special projects and other duties as assigned. · Edits video clips as assigned. · Writes content for the website and other eMedia platforms. · Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites.
Requirements &
Skills: · Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience. · Fluency in English. · Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required. · Minimum five years’ experience in news reporting or anchoring. (More or less depending on market size.) · Superior on-air presence. · Excellent news judgment with an expansive knowledge of local and national current events, history, newsmakers and issues. · Experience guiding, directing and motivating others. · Ability to identify the developmental needs of others and to coach, mentor or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge or skills. · Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment. · Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously. · Ability to effectively listen to fully understand problems and communicate with a team to shape a solution. · Valid driver’s license with a good driving record. · Flexibility to work any shift. All other duties assigned #LI-onsite