AnchorReporter, Traffic

KLAS-TV the CBS affiliate in fabulous Las Vegas Nevada is actively recruiting for an Anchor/Reporter in traffic. The Anchor/Reporter serves as a presenter of traffic news and other content for all platforms in a manner that is clear engaging and meaningful to news consumers.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Present live and recorded traffic reports during morning and/or evening newscasts.
• Monitor traffic conditions using NDOT feeds traffic software social media and viewer tips
• Collaborate with producers to incorporate traffic updates into newscasts and breaking news coverage
• Organize material determine angle or emphasis and write story according to prescribed editorial style and format standards
• Gather and verify information regarding stories through interview observation and research
• Build network of sources who supply information that allows the Company to stay ahead of its competitors
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned
• Report news stories for broadcast providing clear background context and accurate details
• Research gather and analyze information through interviews public records events and field reporting
• Arrange and conduct interviews with newsmakers and community members
• Review notes and materials to isolate key facts and develop compelling story angles
• Develop and pitch original story ideas
• Shoot write edit and present news reports for all platforms

• Bachelors degree in communication/journalism or related degree. Equivalent years of experience may substitute for education
• Three (3) years television anchoring or reporting experience preferred
• Solid vocal delivery camera presence and clear enunciation
• Strong reporting skills
• Understand importance of social media
• Excellent reading writing spelling grammar and organizational skills
• Promoter of teamwork and maintains attitude of cooperation with all station personnel
• Operate newsroom computer systems

• Ability to meet deadlines prioritize assignments and manage multiple tasks
• Strong organizational and research skills
• Valid drivers license with a good driving record
• Flexibility to work any shift including nights weekends and holidays

Physical Demands & Work Environment:
The Anchor/Reporter must be able to sit conduct telephone conversations use electronic mail write letters and memos conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups make decisions without supervision and work indoors in environmentally controlled addition the Anchor/Reporter must be able to handle control or feel objects tools or controls. Repetitive movements are required. Work may be conducted in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions.

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