Multimedia Journalist/Anchor

About the role

Join our team at WCMH/NBC4, where our audience knows we're local for you. Work, play, and enjoy life in Columbus, Ohio, market #34, home of the Ohio state capitol and Ohio State University.

Responsibilities

• Reports news stories for all platforms, describing the background and details of events
• Arranges interviews with people who can provide information
• Reviews copy and corrects errors in content, grammar and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines
• Reviews and evaluates notes taken about events to identify pertinent facts and details
• Determines a story’s emphasis and organizes material accordingly
• Researches and analyzes background information related to provide complete and accurate information
• Gathers information about events through research, interviews, experience or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social or other functions
• Pitches stories to news managers and news producers which are relevant to the local community
• Receives assignments and evaluates leads and tips to develop story ideas
• Discusses issues with producers and/or news managers to establish priorities or positions
• Checks reference materials such as books, news files or public records to obtain relevant facts
• Revises work to meet editorial approval or to fit time requirements
• Sets up and shoots video
• Edits video
• Produces and presents reports for all platforms
• Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
• Writes stories for the station website and other platforms
• Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
• Fluency in English
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required
• Minimum two years’ experience in news reporting (Depending on market size)
• Superior live on-air presence
• Proficiency with computers, mobile phones, copiers, scanners, and other office equipment
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
• Flexibility to work any shift, including early mornings, late evenings, weekends and holidays

Qualifications

This is not an entry level position. All candidates must include a link to examples of their professional, on-camera performance to be considered.

Skills

• Proficiency with computers, mobile phones, copiers, scanners, and other office equipment
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
• Flexibility to work any shift, including early mornings, late evenings, weekends and holidays

Benefits

WCMH/NBC4 offers competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $X - $Y per year, depending on qualifications and experience.

Schedule

The schedule for this position includes early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays.