AM AnchorReporter

Were a newsroom filled with people who want to serve our viewers work hard and have fun! Were looking for a morning show anchor who is a leader values her/his teammates and is connected to the community. You also get to do it in beautiful Lexington KY one of U.S. News & World Reports Best Places to Live.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Acts as a field reporter as assigned.
• Conducts interviews with news personnel and others.
• 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.
• Edits video clips as assigned.
• Writes content for the website and other eMedia platforms.
• Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites.

Requirements & Skills:

• Bachelors degree in Communications or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
• Fluency in English
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required
• Minimum three years experience in reporting or anchoring
• Superior on-air presence
• 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

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