Weekend Evening Anchor/MMJ
NAB Leadership Foundation - Knoxville, Tennessee, United States, 37955![NAB Leadership Foundation](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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The Weekend Anchor serves as the primary presenter of weekend news stories and other content for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers. We're seeking a strong storyteller. On non-weekend workdays, the Weekend Anchor works as a multimedia journalist, collecting, analyzing and presenting facts about newsworthy events by interview, investigation or observation for all on air and online platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers. A successful candidate will be asked to work solo on general assignment stories and will be a major part of the station's online success by posting timely updates, stories, and other content on our social media platforms. We are looking for someone who actively engages in all of the tenets of journalism. The successful candidate must demonstrate the desire to put journalistic skills such as shooting, editing, newsgathering, writing, interviewing, reporting and ethical decision-making into practice on a daily basis.
Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesProduce content for multiple platforms, including TV, internet, mobile, etc.Work with management to enterprise and develop stories dailyDemonstrate compelling storytelling using dynamic live shots and stand-ups, creative graphics, and use of digital and social media platformsOrganize material, determine angle or emphasis, and write story according to prescribed editorial style and format standardsGather and verify information regarding stories through interview, observation and research.Build network of sources who supply information that allows the Company to stay ahead of its competitorsPerform special projects and other duties as assigned
Requirements & Skills:Bachelor's degree in Communication/Journalism or related degree required (equivalent years of experience may substitute for education)(2) years television anchoring or reporting experience requiredSolid vocal delivery, camera presence, and clear enunciationStrong reporting skillsUnderstand importance of social mediaExcellent reading, writing, spelling, grammar and organizational skillsPromotes teamwork and maintains attitude of cooperation with all station personnelOperate newsroom computer systems
Physical Demands & Work Environment:The Weekend Morning News Anchor/MMJ must be able to sit, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, make decisions that impact the results of co-workers, work near others, work outdoors occasionally in all weather conditions, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. In addition, the Weekend Morning News Anchor/MMJ must be able to lift, set up and operate equipment weighing up to 25 pounds, and be able to handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls. Repetitive movements are required. Work may be conducted in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions.
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