The Anchor/News Reporter 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, and collects, analyzes and presents facts about newsworthy events by interview, investigation or observation for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers.

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.Conducts interviews with news personnel and others.Responds to breaking news and other urgent newsroom situations as required.Participates in promotional activities including public appearances.Performs special projects and other duties as assigned. Edits video clips as assigned.Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites.Reports news stories for broadcast, describing the background and details of eventsArranges interviews with people who can provide information about storiesReviews copy and corrects errors in content, grammar and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelinesReviews and evaluates notes taken about event aspects to isolate pertinent facts and detailsDetermines a story’s emphasis, length and format, and organizes material accordinglyResearches and analyzes background information related to news stories to be able to provide complete and accurate informationGathers information about events through research, interviews, experience or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social or other functionsPitches stories to news managers and news producers which are relevant to the local communityReceives assignments and evaluates leads and tips to develop story ideasDiscusses issues with producers and/or news managers to establish priorities or positionsChecks reference materials such as books, news files or public records to obtain relevant factsRevises work to meet editorial approval or to fit time requirementsShoots and edits news events and news reportsProduces and presents reports for all platformsWrites stories for the web and other eMedia platforms

 Requirements & Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experienceFluency in EnglishExcellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required.Minimum five years’ experience in news reporting or anchoring.  (More or less depending on market size.)Superior on-air presenceExcellent news judgment with an expansive knowledge of local and national current events, history, newsmakers and issues.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 equipmentAbility to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneouslyAbility to effectively listen to fully understand problems and communicate with a team to shape a solution.Valid driver’s license with a good driving recordFlexibility to work any shift