Evening Anchor/ MMJ

WXMI, The E.W. Scripps Company FOX affiliate in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is searching for an Evening Anchor/ Multimedia Journalist to join our team. The Evening Anchor/ MMJ will prepare and deliver accurate news reports for the evening newscast.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Anchor the newscast.

Research, gather, write, and develop news content for multiple platforms.

May report live on location from various news events.

Perform various community service activities for station, including performing as master of ceremonies for public service events and as host/hostess for station events.

Perform other duties as needed and assigned.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

Bachelors degree in relation discipline preferred or equivalent years of experience

Generally, 6+ years on-camera experience preferred

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

Must connect on camera with a sense of urgency

Ability to cultivate sources and mine stories

Knowledge of newsroom computers and computer databases strongly preferred

Must demonstrate strong news judgment and organizational skills

Must have keen sense of logistics and ability to work well under intense pressure and deadlines

Must have good creative and editorial judgment, mastery of journalistic ethics, and libel law

Must be able to speak clearly and concisely

Valid driver's license, good driving record, and ability to provide proof of insurance with the company required insurance limits