Anchor Reporter

Responsibilities

• Delivers scripted and ad lib material with professionalism, personality, and purpose
• Works with and guides reporters and producers in newscast production
• Regularly plans, gathers and assembles stories on day-of news or special project assignments
• Works with a photographer to gather and produce compelling video and captivating sound
• Cooks up stories that go beyond surface details, accentuating unique enterprise angles, and have exclusive content
• Develops a network of sources who provide tips, early access to information, and allow the reporter to break stories of significance
• Contributes pictures, video and text updates to mobile platforms consistently throughout the day
• Juggles multiple stories and projects at once, demonstrating exceptional time-management skills by meeting all deadlines under extraordinary pressure
• Summarizes information into easy-to-understand components
• Absorbs unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards
• Appears on behalf of the station at public events

Requirements

• Past reporting experience (2 years)
• Anchoring experience a plus
• Demonstrated ability to enterprise and uncover
• Your demo reel should be indicative of your everyday work
• An anchor with ability to connect with viewers, in addition to strong reporting skills
• Ability to operate mobile transmission devices and use latest technology
• Can work in all weather conditions and carry up to 50 pounds
• Has a valid driver’s license, can drive large vehicles over long distances, and a clear driving record
• Can work varied shifts, including overnights and weekends
• Bilingual a Plus

Qualifications

Past reporting experience (2 years)

Anchoring experience a plus

Demonstrated ability to enterprise and uncover

Your demo reel should be indicative of your everyday work

An anchor with ability to connect with viewers, in addition to strong reporting skills

Ability to operate mobile transmission devices and use latest technology

Can work in all weather conditions and carry up to 50 pounds

Has a valid driver’s license, can drive large vehicles over long distances, and a clear driving record

Can work varied shifts, including overnights and weekends

Bilingual a Plus

Skills

Fast, efficient work under tight deadlines

Exceptional time-management skills

Ability to summarize information into easy-to-understand components

Unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) matching

Emotional Wellness Support

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

LGBTQ+ Health Services

Additional benefits to meet you and your family's needs

Pay

The estimated base salary range for this role is between $60,000 and $67,000.

Schedule

The actual base pay offered is dependent upon many factors, such as transferable skills, work experience, business needs, market demands and conditions, including geographic location where the work will be performed, and other factors permitted by law.