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Job ID: 14032770
 
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Job Title:Anchor - Morning News
Work Type:Work Days: Weekdays, Work Vary: No , Shift: Other, Hours Per Week: 40, Work Type: Regular
 
Salary Offered:Unspecified
Benefits:401(k) or other retirement, Dental Insurance, Health Insurance, Holidays, Sick Leave or PTO, Vacation or PTO, Vision Plan
 
Physical Required:Unspecified
Drug Testing Required:Unspecified
Education Required:
Experience Required:Unspecified
 
Required Skills:
Qualification:
Bachelors in Communication, Speech or related field with 2 years' experience as a news anchor; or a combination of education and experience to meet the
requirements of the position.
Quick and effective decision making, live ad-libbing and maintaining performance under extreme pressure.
Highly developed public speaking and interpersonal skills along with exceptional communication skills, both oral and written.
Professional, consistent on-air appearance and ability to read Teleprompter.
Advanced abilities in critical thinking.
Broad knowledge of local, national and international affairs (e.g. political, economic, legislative and cultural).
Comfortable yet professional presence on camera with the ability to improvise in a live on-camera setting.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Available to work on a flexible schedule.
Ability to work under stressful conditions and strict deadlines.
Maintain appropriate and strict standards regarding wardrobe, hair, cosmetics and grooming.
Preferred Skills:
 
Job Description:
Job Overview:
This position is responsible for selecting stories for broadcast, researching, writing and gathering newscast content. This position is
also responsible for presenting live on TV and radio unscripted and scripted news reports.

Job Responsibilities:
Anchor weekday morning newscasts, and other newscasts/content on all platforms, as assigned.
Maintain extensive community contacts and awareness of local, state and national current events.
Collaborate with the news director to choose stories to broadcast considering audience preferences.
Meet with the news director, reporters and other news anchors to be briefed on the day's news.
Revise scripts and prepare to deliver them on-air.
Organize the news to present the most interesting pieces first, ensure late-breaking news is added to newscasts.
Introduce news correspondents reporting on scene and ask relevant questions.
Interview guests and other members involved in particular stories engaging in commentary.
Keep abreast of news developments by studying papers, attending events, and staying in contact with industry professionals.
Write for station's website and maintain an active social media presence.
Make occasional promotional community appearance.
Provide newsroom leadership and contribute to overall team effort.
Comply with the moral code of the journalistic profession.
Complete other duties as assigned.

Refer to ID 21-1261 when applying