News ProducerAnchor

WQRF (FOX) & WTVO (ABC) are looking for a News Producer/Anchor. The News Producer/Anchor 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.

Brief description of duties & responsibilities:

• Produce 5 and 9pm and co-anchor 9pm newscasts
• Produce content for multiple platforms including TV internet mobile etc.
• Work with management to enterprise and develop stories daily
• Demonstrate compelling storytelling using dynamic live shots and stand-ups creative graphics and use of digital and social media platforms
• Organize material determine angle or emphasis and write story according to prescribed editorial style and format standards
• Edits video
• Performs special projects and otherduties as assigned
• Actively participates in social media in accordance with company and station guidance
• Participates in station-sponsored community events in accordance with station guidance

Requirements & Skills:

• Bachelors degree incommunication/journalismor related degree required (equivalent years of experience may substitute for education)
• One(1) years television anchoring or reporting experience required
• Solid vocal delivery camera presence and clear enunciation
• 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 importance of social media
• Excellent reading writing spelling grammar and organizational skills
• Promotes teamwork and maintains attitude of cooperation with all station personnel
• Operate newsroom computer systems
• Flexibility to work any shift

• Compensation: $15 - $16 per hour - commensurate with applicants experience and skill level.

  Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package includes but not limited to medical (with multiple plan options) dental and vision insurance paid time off a 401(k) with company matching contributions life insurance Paid Parental Leave and more.

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  Interested candidates should apply on our website .