Evening News Anchor

About the role

WSET ABC 13 in Lynchburg, Virginia is seeking a dynamic News Anchor for their late afternoon and evening newscasts.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the planning of newscasts
• Regularly produce content
• Embrace social media and engage with the audience
• Collaborate with other journalists
• Report on investigative and human-interest stories

Requirements

• At least 5 years of on-air anchoring experience
• Livestreaming experience in commercial television
• Strong "in-the-field and live" skills
• Exceptional written communications skills
• Proven track record of creating engaging content on digital platforms and social media

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills
• Smooth/energetic/pleasant delivery
• Strong writing skills and news judgment
• Sharp video shooting and editing skills
• Exemplary communication skills

Skills

• Passion to win and willingness to innovate

Benefits

• Retirement plan
• Life and disability insurance
• Health, dental, and vision plans
• Flexible spending accounts
• 15 paid vacation days
• 2 paid personal days
• 9 paid holidays
• 40 hours of paid sick leave
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan

Pay

The salary compensation range for this role is $70,000 to $92,000. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location.

Schedule

Full-time positions are eligible for benefits including:

• Retirement plan
• Life and disability insurance
• Health, dental, and vision plans
• Flexible spending accounts
• 15 paid vacation days
• 2 paid personal days
• 9 paid holidays
• 40 hours of paid sick leave
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan