Morning News Anchor & Mmj

WKRG-TV News 5

Mobile, AL, United States
Fully remote
Co-anchor weekday morning news broadcasts
Cover content for media platforms
Present stories on camera accurately
The successful candidate will co-anchor weekday morning news broadcasts and livestreams on all platforms, serving as a Multimedia Journalist covering content for media platforms

Job Summary

  • The successful candidate will co-anchor weekday morning news broadcasts and livestreams on all platforms, serving as a Multimedia Journalist covering content for media platforms.
  • Essential duties include presenting stories on camera, booking and conducting live interviews, leveraging social media, and copy editing broadcast, digital, and social media stories.
  • The role requires strong news judgment, excellent communication skills, superior on-camera presence, and the ability to work well under pressure.

Matching Summary

The successful candidate will co-anchor weekday morning news broadcasts and livestreams on all platforms, serving as a Multimedia Journalist covering content for media platforms.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Co-anchor weekday morning news broadcasts
  • Cover content for media platforms
  • Present stories on camera accurately
  • Conduct live interviews
  • Report live online and on-air
  • Gather and analyze information for news reports
  • Author strong copy with correct grammar

Nice-to-have

  • Connect and converse with audience
  • Serve as ambassador to coverage area
  • Develop strong professional relationships
  • Pitch and break exclusive news stories
  • Work well under pressure
  • Willingness and ability to learn and grow

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or related field or equivalent experience
  • Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
  • Low-to-zero call/approach reluctance
  • Mastery of AP writing style
  • Strong non-linear video editing skills
  • Familiarity with ENPS and Wordpress preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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