What are the responsibilities and job description for the Anchor - Freelance position at News12?
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Job Summary
To be a primary presenter of stories and other content for all platforms including social media in a manner that is clear, engaging, and meaningful to news consumers. Ensure all content meets AUSA News Network standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
Responsibilities
- Present news and other content across all platforms including social media in a way that connects with viewers, demonstrating credibility, authority, and broadly based knowledge of news.
- Assist in the writing, copy editing, researching, and coordinating of news programming and other content presentation.
- Develop sources, maintain contacts, and pursue leads that result in original stories.
- Provide leadership that encourages excellence and assist in the smooth operation of the organization.
- Act as field reporter as assigned.
- Maintain deep level of familiarity with issues, newsmakers, and current events.
- Respond to breaking news and other urgent newsroom situations as required.
- Represent News12 positively in the community in a courteous and professional manner.
- Participate in promotional activities including public appearances.
- Coach and train as required.
- Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Management Skills
- Creative partnering
- Exceptional ability to build and lead teams
- Excellent organization and time management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Leads effectively by example
- Highly effective and proactive in coaching and training others
- Ability to identify problems and develop solution
Technical/Functional Competencies
- Superior on-air performance
- Ability to work cooperatively with others to create a sense of teamwork in the presentation of news and other programming
- Maintain professional personal appearance as defined by News 12 management
- Excellent news judgment
- Extensive knowledge of local and national current events and history, newsmakers, and issues
- Knowledge of libel laws and ethical foundations of journalism
- Ability to conduct probing, in-depth and engaging interviews
- Excellent news writing and copy editing ability for all platforms including social media
- Proficiency in current and emerging newsgathering and production technologies
- Knowledge of news production techniques
- Consistently enhances stories by providing insight and perspective
- Consistently thinks quickly and responds appropriately in high pressure situations
- Flexibility to work any assigned shift
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