Morning News Anchor & Mmj

WKRG-TV News 5

Mobile, Alabama, USA
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, including broadcast, digital, OTT, and social

Job Summary

  • The successful candidate will co-anchor weekday morning news broadcasts and livestreams on all platforms, including broadcast, digital, OTT, and social.
  • The AM Anchor will also serve as a Multimedia Journalist covering content for our media platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging, and meaningful to news consumers.
  • Candidates with Investigative Reporting experience are preferred and must be able to report, shoot, and edit video and audio content.

Matching Summary

The successful candidate will co-anchor weekday morning news broadcasts and livestreams on all platforms, including broadcast, digital, OTT, and social.

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, on social media, and on-air
  • Research, gather, and analyze news information
  • Produce accurate and fair news reports
  • Author strong copy with correct grammar
  • Pitch and break exclusive news stories
  • Gather compelling video and sound
  • Strong non-linear video editing skills

Nice-to-have

  • Investigative reporting experience preferred
  • Represent station at community events
  • Leverage social media for audience growth
  • Collegial demeanor with colleagues and public

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or related field, or equivalent experience
  • Fluency in English
  • Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
  • Ability to lift up to 25 pounds

Work Rights

Not specified

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