Morning News Anchor

WKBN 27 First News

Youngstown, OH, United States
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Strong on-camera presence
Minimum 1 year anchoring experience
Daily newsgathering and reporting
** WKBN 27 First News is seeking a dynamic Morning News Anchor to join their award-winning team in Youngstown, OH. The ideal candidate should possess strong journalistic instincts, on-air confidence, and a commitment to community service, with experience in anchoring or reporting. **

Job Summary

  • The role involves anchoring four hours of morning newscasts and co-producing the noon newscast for a top-rated local station.
  • Candidates must be comfortable delivering breaking news on-air while simultaneously publishing digital content and engaging with viewers on social media.
  • This position is ideal for a standout reporter seeking their first primary anchor role or an anchor in a smaller market ready to advance.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** WKBN 27 First News is seeking a dynamic Morning News Anchor to join their award-winning team in Youngstown, OH. The ideal candidate should possess strong journalistic instincts, on-air confidence, and a commitment to community service, with experience in anchoring or reporting. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Strong on-camera presence
  • Minimum 1 year anchoring experience
  • Daily newsgathering and reporting
  • Digital content creation skills
  • Live shot presentation abilities

Nice-to-have

  • Community advocacy journalism focus
  • Collaborative team-oriented attitude
  • Midwestern community engagement
  • Breaking news delivery confidence

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Communication or Journalism
  • Minimum 1 year on-air anchoring or reporting experience
  • Ability to operate newsroom computer systems

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