News Anchor

WOOD-TV8

Grand Rapids, MI, US
Onsite
Solid vocal delivery and engaging camera presence
Three years television anchoring experience
Three years reporting experience required
The role involves co-anchoring top-rated newscasts and reaching a growing audience on the streaming app

Job Summary

  • The role involves co-anchoring top-rated newscasts and reaching a growing audience on the streaming app.
  • Candidates must be able to dig up story ideas, develop relationships with contacts, and break the biggest news stories in West Michigan.
  • The position requires creating digital content for WOODTV+ and WOODTV.com while maintaining journalistic integrity.

Matching Summary

The role involves co-anchoring top-rated newscasts and reaching a growing audience on the streaming app.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Solid vocal delivery and engaging camera presence
  • Three years television anchoring experience
  • Three years reporting experience required
  • Ability to report on breaking news stories
  • High-level engagement on social media platforms

Nice-to-have

  • Positive attitude and drive to win
  • Social media rock star capabilities
  • Compelling storytelling through anchor reads
  • Creative use of digital graphics and tools

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Communication/Journalism or related field
  • Minimum three years of television anchoring experience
  • Minimum three years of reporting experience
  • Link to on-air reel required in resume

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