Reporter I, MultiMedia Journalist/Weekend Morning Anchor

About the Role

WATE 6 News is searching for a weekend morning anchor who will also work as an MMJ Monday - Wednesday. The candidate will collaborate with the weekend team to create compelling and engaging newscasts and digital content. Experience at a commercial television station is required.

Responsibilities

• Anchor weekend morning newscasts and serve as occasional backup weekday anchor
• MMJ report Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
• Produce content across all WATE platforms including television and digital
• Pitch original and compelling story ideas
• Demonstrate storytelling techniques for live shots, standups, and use of digital and social media platforms
• Organize material, determine angle or emphasis, and write stories according to prescribed editorial style and format standards
• Gather and verify information regarding stories through interviews, observation, and research
• Build a network of sources who supply information that allows the Company to stay ahead of its competitors
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned
• Actively participate in social media in accordance with company and station guidance
• Participate in station-sponsored community events in accordance with station guidance

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communication/journalism or related degree required (equivalent years of experience may substitute for education)
• Two (2) years of television anchoring or reporting experience required
• Solid vocal delivery, camera presence, and clear enunciation
• Able to develop sources in assigned beats and regularly enterprise stories with strong daily investigative elements
• Ability to be in command during live breaking news and weather events
• Communicates clearly with staff, the team on air, and viewers to ensure the latest and most accurate information is being presented in real time
• Understands the importance of social media
• Excellent reading, writing, spelling, grammar, and organizational skills
• Promote teamwork and maintain an attitude of cooperation with all station personnel
• Operate newsroom computer systems