Multimedia JournalistAnchor

The MMJ/Anchor creates and presents original news and other interesting content across broadcast streaming digital social and emerging platforms in a manner that is clear engaging and meaningful to consumers.

The successful candidate is an enterprising storyteller who can develop story ideas report write shoot edit publish and present content that connects with audiences wherever they consume information.

This position combines strong on-air presentation skills with the ability to create compelling content that informs engages and serves the communities we cover.

Responsibilities:

Creates original news feature lifestyle consumer and other interesting content through enterprise reporting research interviews and community engagement.

Anchors live and recorded programming across broadcast and streaming platforms.

Develops original story ideas and content that inform engage and grow audiences across multiple platforms.

Produces original content for CW39 including live streams interviews feature stories special projects and audience-focused programming.

Shoots writes edits publishes and presents content independently as assigned.

Creates content for digital and social platforms including articles videos live streams and audience engagement initiatives.

Identifies trends issues people and stories that matter to local audiences and develops compelling content around them.

Collaborates with producers reporters photographers and digital teams to create impactful multi-platform coverage.

Writes and delivers content in a clear conversational authentic and audience-focused manner.

Conducts interviews with newsmakers community leaders subject matter experts and members of the public.

Responds to breaking news and other urgent newsroom situations as required.

Participates in promotional activities community events and public appearances.

Engages with viewers and users through social media and other digital platforms.

Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity accuracy and production quality.

Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Skills:

Bachelors degree in Broadcast Journalism 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 five years experience in reporting anchoring multimedia journalism or content creation for news and media platforms.

Superior on-air presence and live presentation skills.

Strong storytelling abilities across broadcast streaming digital and social platforms.

Demonstrated ability to develop original story ideas and create enterprise content.

Experience shooting writing editing and publishing content across multiple platforms.

News judgment with a strong understanding of current events issues and community interests.

Ability to create content that informs engages and connects with diverse audiences.

Strong social media and audience engagement skills.

Ability to work independently while managing multiple deadlines and priorities.

Ability to effectively listen understand challenges and collaborate with a team to shape solutions.

Proficiency with newsroom editing streaming and digital publishing technologies.

Valid drivers license with a good driving record.

Flexibility to work any shift.