Weekend Anchor/Reporter

WFRV-TV Local 5, is looking for a News Anchor/MMJ for their Weekend Newscasts who will serve as a primary presenter and producer of news stories and other content for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers.

As a Multimedia Journalist, be able to identify potential stories, collect, analyze and present facts about newsworthy events with interviews, investigations or observations for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to viewers.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Presents news stories and other content for all platforms.

Produce weekend news programming

Occasionally fill-in as producer of other programing.

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.

Produces newscasts and communicates clear direction with team members.

Assists in writing, copy editing, researching and coordinating news programming and other content.

Acts as a field reporter as assigned.

Conducts interviews with news personnel and others.

Responds to breaking news and other urgent newsrooms situations as required.

Participates in promotional activities including public appearances.

Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.

Edits video clips as assigned.

Writes content for the website and other Digital Media platforms.

Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites.

Requirement & Skills;

Bachelor’s degree in Communications/Journalism or related degree required.

*No phone calls please.