News Producer/Anchor

Job Description

WQRF (FOX) & WTVO (ABC) are looking for a News Producer/Anchor. The News Producer/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.  

Brief description of duties & responsibilities:

          • Produce 5 and 9pm, and co-anchor 9pm newscasts
          • Produce content for multiple platforms, including TV, internet, mobile, etc.
          • Work with management to enterprise and develop stories daily
          • Demonstrate compelling storytelling using dynamic live shots and stand-ups, creative graphics, and use of digital and social media platforms
          • Organize material, determine angle or emphasis, and write story according to prescribed editorial style and format standards
          • Edits video
          • Performs special projects and other duties as assigned
          • Actively participates in social media in accordance with company and station guidance
          • Participates in station-sponsored community events in accordance with station guidance

Requirements & Skills:

          • Bachelor’s degree in communication/journalism or related degree required (equivalent years of experience may substitute for education)
          • One(1) years television anchoring or reporting experience required
          • Solid vocal delivery, camera presence, and clear enunciation
          • Communicates clearly with staff, the team on air, and viewers to ensure the latest and most accurate information is being presented in real time
          • Understands importance of social media
          • Excellent reading, writing, spelling, grammar and organizational skills
          • Promotes teamwork and maintains attitude of cooperation with all station personnel
          • Operate newsroom computer systems
          • Flexibility to work any shift

Compensation: $15 - $16 per hour—commensurate with applicant's experience and skill level.

Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, life insurance, Paid Parental Leave and more.

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Interested candidates should apply on our website mystateline.com.

Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in communication/journalism or related degree
• One(1) years television anchoring or reporting experience
• Solid vocal delivery, camera presence, and clear enunciation
• Communicates clearly
• Understands importance of social media
• Excellent reading, writing, spelling, grammar and organizational skills
• Promotes teamwork
• Operate newsroom computer systems
• Flexibility to work any shift