News Anchor

About the role

NEWS CENTER Maine (WCSH/WLBZ) is looking for a Morning News Anchor who communicates news and information effortlessly and authentically. This position is full-time and is based in our Portland newsroom. We are looking for a team-first journalist and news hound with a heart. Someone who enjoys anchoring newscasts, sharing the latest news for our statewide audience on broadcast and stream. We expect a journalist who fully embraces our broadcast, streaming, and mobile platforms.

Responsibilities

• Copy edit scripts
• Anchor top-rated newscasts from 4:30–9 a.m. Monday through Friday (plus fill-in anchor occasionally weekend mornings)
• Produce daily mobile shorts

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism or similar field
• 7-10 years of experience reporting and anchoring
• Fluid and authentic anchoring of regular and breaking news
• Clean, conversational broadcast writing
• Smart, ethical decision making
• Active on X, FB, Instagram, and Snapchat is helpful
• Knowledge of CUEZ, Edius, and Axis graphics a plus

Pay

$90,000—$100,000 USD

Benefits

• Two medical plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, plus dental and eye care coverage
• Fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance
• Disability and life insurance
• 401(k) with 100% match on contributions up to the first 4% of pay, fully vested from day one
• Nine free virtual doctor's appointments per year through Teladoc for employees and eligible family members
• 12 free annual therapy sessions through Spring Health for employees and eligible family members
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plus nine paid holidays per year

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