Morning News Anchor

WDTN in Dayton, Ohio is looking for a dynamic, engaging LEADER to be our next 2 News Today co-anchor. The ideal candidate will bring high energy, a positive attitude, and personality to the anchor desk every day! He or she will also be a strong storyteller who pitches and turns high-impact, people-driven stories for all dayparts and platforms.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Presents news stories and other content for all platforms
Ensures that all news content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
Writes and delivers news stories in a clear and concise manner
Assists in writing, copy editing, researching, and coordinating news programming and other content
Conducts interviews with news personnel and external entities
Responds to breaking news and other urgent newsrooms situations as required
Writes content for the website and other platforms
Posts engaging content and interacts with viewers/users on social media sites
Participates in promotional activities to include public appearances
Performs special projects and other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field
Minimum five years of experience in news anchoring preferred
Must possess the ability to interact well with all colleagues
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required
Presents all news without bias or prejudice
Exceptional on-air presence
Excellent news judgment with an expansive knowledge of local and national current events, history, newsmakers, etc.
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and multitask simultaneously with execution showcasing your high level of experiences
Ability to effectively listen to fully understand problems and communicate with a team to shape a solution
Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
Flexibility to work any shift