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Job Location drjobs

Erie, PA - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

The Anchor/News Reporter serves as the primary presenter of news stories and other content for all platforms in a manner that is clear engaging and meaningful to news consumers and collects analyzes and presents facts about newsworthy events by interview investigation or observation for all platforms in a manner that is clear engaging and meaningful to news consumers.

    • Presents news stories and other content for all platforms.
    • Ensures that all news content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
    • Writes and delivers news stories in a clear and concise manner.
    • Produces newscasts and communicates clear direction with team members.
    • Assists in writing copy editing researching and coordinating news programming and other content.
    • Conducts interviews with news personnel and others.
    • Responds to breaking news and other urgent newsroom situations as required.
    • Participates in promotional activities including public appearances.
    • Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.
    • Edits video clips as assigned.
    • Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites.
    • Reports news stories for broadcast describing the background and details of events
    • Arranges interviews with people who can provide information about stories
    • Reviews copy and corrects errors in content grammar and punctuation following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines
    • Reviews and evaluates notes taken about event aspects to isolate pertinent facts and details
    • Determines a storys emphasis length and format and organizes material accordingly
    • Researches and analyzes background information related to news stories to be able 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
    • Shoots and edits news events and news reports
    • Produces and presents reports for all platforms
    • Writes stories for the web and other eMedia platforms

Requirements & Skills:

    • Bachelors degree in Broadcast Journalism or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and workrelated experience
    • Fluency in English
    • Excellent communication skills both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required.
    • Minimum five years experience in news reporting or anchoring. (More or less depending on market size.
    • Superior onair presence
    • Excellent news judgment with an expansive knowledge of local and national current events history newsmakers and issues.
    • Experience guiding directing and motivating others.
    • Ability to identify the developmental needs of others and to coach mentor or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge or skills.
    • Proficiency with computers telephones copiers scanners fax machines and other office equipment
    • Ability to meet deadlines prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
    • Ability to effectively listen to fully understand problems and communicate with a team to shape a solution.
    • Valid drivers license with a good driving record
    • Flexibility to work any shift

Employment Type

Full-Time

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