News Anchor

LIN Television Corporation

Lansing, MI, United States
Not specified (presumably hybrid or onsite due to nature of the role)
Present news stories clearly
Engaging and meaningful content delivery
Weekly franchise piece
LIN Television Corporation is seeking an experienced News Anchor for WLNS-TV in Lansing, MI, responsible for presenting news stories across all platforms while also contributing to special programming. The ideal candidate should possess a journalism degree, significant newsroom experience, and strong leadership and communication skills

Job Summary

  • The News Anchor 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.
  • This is not just a desk job. You will have a weekly franchise piece, a weekly interview show for our digital channel (WLNS+), and put together other special reports and stories as needed.
  • We are an award-winning station dedicated to high quality local news.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

LIN Television Corporation is seeking an experienced News Anchor for WLNS-TV in Lansing, MI, responsible for presenting news stories across all platforms while also contributing to special programming. The ideal candidate should possess a journalism degree, significant newsroom experience, and strong leadership and communication skills.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Present news stories clearly
  • Engaging and meaningful content delivery
  • Weekly franchise piece
  • Weekly interview show for digital channel
  • Investigative and beat reporting background
  • Connect with sources and viewers
  • Lead and anchor newscasts

Nice-to-have

  • Newsroom leadership
  • Mentoring younger staff
  • Works well with others
  • Chemistry with existing anchors

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field
  • Significant newsroom experience
  • Excellent news judgment
  • Superior writing skills
  • Fluency in English
  • Valid driver's license

Work Rights

Not specified

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