Weekend Sports Anchor Reporter
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Job Location:
Des Moines, IA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
17 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
KCCI the CBS affiliate in Des Moines IAis looking for a Weekend SportsAnchor Reporter.The Anchor/Reporter is someone who can bring the energy of live reporting to our anchor addition to credibility poise and personality; you are an anchor who isnt afraid to head out into the field and break the big stories. You will enterprise exclusives tell compelling stories and complete live shots. You are someone who isnt afraid to ask the tough questions will hold those in power accountable and help mentor producers and reporters. You will write and edit scripts with viewer interaction in mind. You are versatile enterprising can work fast and efficiently work well under tight deadlines can develop sources and have excellent live reporting skills. You will report to the Sports Director.
Responsibilities
- Deliver scripted and ad-lib material with professionalism and energy in a clear and concise way.
- Work with producers and reporters to build up the big sports stories of the day.
- Plans gathers and assembles stories on day-of news or special project assignments.
- Coordinate with news managers and producers to develop stories that go beyond surface details that accentuate unique enterprise angles and have exclusive content.
- Develop a network of sources who provide tips early access to information and allow the reporter to break stories of significance
- Appear on behalf of the station at public events.
- Will contribute pictures video and text updates to mobile platforms throughout the day
- Work on different stories and projects at once and meeting all deadlines
- Summarize information into easy-to-understand components
Requirements
- 2 years of anchor experience required
- 2 years of reporting experience required
- Your demo reel is indicative of your everyday work
- Anchor that connects with viewers in addition to reporting skills
- Operate mobile transmission devices and use latest technology.
- Can work in all weather conditions work varied shifts including overnights and weekends and carry up to 50 pounds
- Have a valid drivers license and a clear driving record
- Have and exhibit unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards
- Can deal with the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive newscast production
- Related military experience will be considered
Diversity Statement
At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures backgrounds perspectives and identities. Thats why behind the scenes we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate and more representative of the communities we serve.
Benefits
Hearsts benefit programs are modern flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.
- Medical Dental Vision
- 401(k) matching
- Emotional Wellness Support
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- LGBTQ Health Services
- Additional benefits to meet your and your familys needs
Key Skills
- Social media site
- Indesign
- Daily Newspaper
- Soccer
- Sport contents
- Sports coverage
- Students Athletes
- Communication
- Reporting
- sport Events
- Softball
About Company
Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous ... View more
