Weekend Anchor/MMJ

• Anchor weekend early evening and late newscasts. Report three days a week.
• Have the ability to produce newscasts when needed.
• Collaborate with reporters, meteorologists, and production staff to make newscasts compelling and engaging.
• Work flexible hours and days, and be willing to fill-in on other shifts as needed.
• Revise scripts and prepare to deliver them on-air.
• Report, shoot, write, and edit stories for air and digital platforms.
• Write for station's website and maintain an active social media presence.
• Keep abreast of news developments by studying papers, attending events, and staying in contact with industry professionals.
• Maintain extensive community contacts and awareness of local, state, and national current events.
• Make occasional promotional community appearances.
• Provide newsroom leadership and contribute to the overall team effort.
• Ethical news judgment.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• B.A. Degree in Journalism or equivalent field preferred. At least three years of experience as a reporter as well as demonstrated experience on the anchor desk preferred.
• Strong live skills, well-developed ad-lib ability to handle extended breaking news coverage.
• Must have ability and necessary experience to shoot, write, and edit stories for broadcast and digital platforms.
• Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written.
• Advanced abilities in critical thinking.
• Broad knowledge of local, national and international affairs (e.g. political, economic, legislative and cultural).
• Available to work on a flexible schedule.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions and strict deadlines.
• Maintain appropriate and strict standards regarding wardrobe, hair, cosmetics and grooming.
• Strong social/digital media skills.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record.