Weekend Anchor/msj

WBIR-TV

Knoxville, Tennessee, US
Not specified; benefits: comprehensive medical, de...
On-site
3-5 years news anchor experience
Write shoot and edit news stories
Excellent on-camera communication skills
WBIR-TV, a TEGNA NBC affiliate in Knoxville, TN, is seeking a creative and innovative Weekend Anchor with strong on-camera communication skills. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of news anchor/reporting experience, excel in accountability reporting, and be comfortable asking tough questions

Job Summary

  • WBIR-TV in Knoxville, TN is seeking a creative and innovative Anchor who excels at accountability reporting and breaking news.
  • The successful candidate will be responsible for developing original content through social listening and independent sources while writing and posting daily on all digital platforms.
  • TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits including medical plans, 401(k) matching up to 80% of pay, and generous Paid Time Off.

Matching Summary

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WBIR-TV, a TEGNA NBC affiliate in Knoxville, TN, is seeking a creative and innovative Weekend Anchor with strong on-camera communication skills. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of news anchor/reporting experience, excel in accountability reporting, and be comfortable asking tough questions.

Salary

Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, eye care, 401(k) match, PTO, virtual doctor visits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 3-5 years news anchor experience
  • Write shoot and edit news stories
  • Excellent on-camera communication skills
  • Develop story ideas for newscasts
  • Use social media for content strategy

Nice-to-have

  • Creative innovative enterprising personality
  • Comfortable asking tough fair questions
  • Understanding the why behind stories
  • Experience with impact journalism
  • Ability to work with producers

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 3-5 years news anchor/reporting experience
  • Current driver's license required
  • Ability to operate news gathering vehicle
  • Journalism or Communication degree preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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