Weekend Morning News Anchor/MMJ

The Weekend Morning News Anchor/MMJ is a newsroom leader and primary presenter of news stories and other content for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging, and meaningful to news consumers.

Additional Job Description

• • Presents news stories and other content for Linear, Digital, CTV App, Social, and other platforms.
  • Ensures that all news content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
  • Dynamic and compelling presenter and storyteller.
  • Writes and presents news stories clearly and concisely.
  • 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/MMJ 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 digital platforms.
  • Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites.

Requirements & Skills:

• • Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
  • Fluency in English.
  • Excellent communication skills with a proven ability to communicate (written and oral), across all platforms and to ad lib when required.
  • Experience in news reporting or anchoring preferred.

• • Superior on-air presence.
  • Excellent news judgment with an expansive knowledge of local and national current events, history, newsmakers and issues.
  • 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 driver’s license with a good driving record.
  • Flexibility to work any shift. 

Salary Range: 39K to 44K Annualized - - commensurate with applicant's 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, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more.