Anchor/mmj/weekend Mornings

WKBN 27 First News

Youngstown, Ohio, US
3 years television anchoring experience
Bachelor's degree in communication or journalism
Strong reporting and interviewing skills
The role involves co-producing and anchoring the market's largest audience weekend morning newscast while covering significant local news

Job Summary

  • The role involves co-producing and anchoring the market's largest audience weekend morning newscast while covering significant local news.
  • Candidates will spend three days a week creating live and pre-recorded stories for network affiliates and the station website.
  • The position offers the opportunity to work in Youngstown, Ohio, a community known for great food, people, and proximity to major cities.

Matching Summary

The role involves co-producing and anchoring the market's largest audience weekend morning newscast while covering significant local news.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 3 years television anchoring experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Communication or Journalism
  • Strong reporting and interviewing skills
  • Live shot presentation capabilities
  • Social media platform usage

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with political scandals coverage
  • Ability to work high stress deadlines
  • Community engagement and source building
  • Outdoor lifestyle interest
  • Multi-tasking and troubleshooting skills

Key Requirements

  • 3 years TV anchoring or reporting experience required
  • Bachelor's degree in Communication/Journalism required
  • High professional ethics and personal integrity
  • Work on weekends and holidays required

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