News Anchor/Multimedia Journalist
News Anchor/Multimedia Journalist
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Job Description
WTAJ is looking for a dynamic News Anchor/MMJto join ouraward-winningnewsroom. This person willanchornewscasts including weekends and deliver the news with enthusiasm and confidence. In this role you will also produce content for our news broadcasts and digital platforms. Strong writing videography and editing skills are a must! At WTAJ we cover compelling stories that have an impact on our viewers and demonstrate a strong understanding and appreciation for our community.
In central Pennsylvania youll enjoy a robust quality of life. Our region is family-friendly with great schools world-class outdoor recreation and plenty of sports. Plus Altoona is an easy drive to major metropolitan areas including Pittsburgh Washington DC and Philadelphia.
Join the WTAJ family and be part of a team thats recognized as the LEADER in local news!
- Presents news stories and other content for WTAJ-TV WTAJ and as well as social media
- Ensures that all news content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
- Dynamic and compelling presenter and storyteller
- Writes and presents news stories clearly and concisely
- Produces newscasts and communicates clear direction with team members
- Assists in writing copy editing researching and coordinating news programming and other content
- Acts as a field reporter/MMJ as assigned including editing
- Responds to breaking news and other urgent newsrooms situations as required
- Participates in promotional activities including public appearances
- Performs special projects and other duties as assigned
- Writes content for the website and other digital platforms
- Bachelors degree in Broadcast Journalism or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
- Fluency in English
- Excellent communication skills with a proven ability to communicate (written and oral) across all platforms and toad libwhen required
- Excellent news judgment with an expansive knowledge of local and national current events history newsmakers and issues
- Ability to meet deadlines prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Valid drivers license with a good driving record
- Flexibility to work any shift.
- Proficiency with ENPS and Adobe Premiere preferred but not required
Employment Type
Full-Time
