Anchor/mmj/weekend Mornings

WKBN 27 First News

Youngstown, OH, United States
On-site
Co-produce and anchor weekend newscast
Shoot, edit, write, and produce stories
Strong anchoring and reporting skills
WKBN 27 First News in Youngstown, Ohio is seeking an experienced journalist to anchor and co-produce the weekend morning newscast. The role requires strong reporting skills, multitasking abilities, and a dedication to meeting tight deadlines while delivering engaging news content

Job Summary

  • Lead the market’s #1 rated weekend morning newscast, covering big city news in a small market.
  • This position will co-produce and anchor a weekend morning newscast that has the largest audience in the market.
  • The other 3 days a week, this job will create live and pre-recorded stories for 3 network affiliates and our website.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

WKBN 27 First News in Youngstown, Ohio is seeking an experienced journalist to anchor and co-produce the weekend morning newscast. The role requires strong reporting skills, multitasking abilities, and a dedication to meeting tight deadlines while delivering engaging news content.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • co-produce and anchor weekend newscast
  • shoot, edit, write, and produce stories
  • strong anchoring and reporting skills
  • live coverage in every daypart
  • develop story ideas and sources
  • high professional ethics and integrity

Nice-to-have

  • strong vocal delivery and camera presence
  • clear enunciation and grammar
  • understanding of social media importance
  • teamwork and cooperative attitude

Key Requirements

  • 3 years television anchoring or reporting experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Communication/Journalism or related degree

Work Rights

Not specified

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