• Job Description

The News Anchor 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.

• Additional Job Description
  
  
  
  • Presents news stories and other content for all platforms.
  
  
  • 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:

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  • 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.