Weekend Anchor/Multimedia Journalist

WFTS, the E.W. Scripps-owned ABC station in Tampa, Florida is looking for a Weekend Evening Anchor. The ideal candidate will prepare and deliver accurate news reports for newscasts and well as report and research compelling news stories throughout the week.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Anchor Weekend Evening newscasts. Report three days/week.

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:

Bachelor's degree in related discipline preferred or equivalent years of experience.

Generally, 3+ 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.