Managing Editor/Anchor

About the role

WBKB seeks a Managing Editor who is passionate about serving their community through accurate, timely, and engaging reporting.

Responsibilities

• Take an active role in news gathering every day across all screens and platforms.
• Maintain a friendly and authoritative on-air persona, exhibit urgency every day, particularly during breaking news, and have a high level of engagement on all social media platforms.
• Shoot, write, edit, and showcase stories effectively.
• Be responsible for the look and feel of your stories, including identifying opportunities to expand on them effectively.
• Be involved in the fantastic Northern Michigan communities, providing a fair and accurate representation of all people.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.

Skills

• Manage day-to-day local news operations from a content perspective.
• Present news stories and other content for all platforms clearly and concisely.
• Shoot, write, edit, and craft stories in a timely manner.
• Work with multi-media journalists to develop their skillset in all aspects of broadcast news.
• Work with management to enterprise and develop stories daily.
• Evaluate news leads and tips to develop story ideas.
• Build a network of sources who supply information that allows the station to stay ahead of its competitors.
• Demonstrate compelling storytelling using dynamic live shots, stand-ups, creative graphics, and digital and social media platforms.
• Assist in writing, copy editing, researching, and coordinating news programming and other content.
• Participate in promotional activities, including public appearances and community volunteer opportunities.
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.