Weekend Anchor / Senior MMJ

WKBT News 8 Now, the number one rated station in La Crosse, Wisconsin (DMA 125) is looking for an experienced Weekend Anchor/Senior MMJ who is ready to take the next step in their career. If you are a strong, engaged, and animated communicator who wants to cover the stories that matter from the field as well as the anchor desk, this is the opportunity for you.

Here’s what our ideal candidate needs to know:

WKBT is the type of station where you can share your passion with other like-minded storytellers, advance your career, and make an immediate contribution.
We will provide you with the opportunity to grow as a storyteller, do great live shots and lead in the digital landscape.
You may be tapped to serve as fill-in anchor for other shows as needed.
We provide regular, constructive feedback from an experienced team and an outside storytelling coach.

You’ll need a passion to look beyond an event or press release to provide context to the stories you’re assigned.
You will have the opportunity to work with a photographer on a regular basis and will not do your own live shots.
We love innovation when it comes to workflow, content, and training, and we want to hear your ideas.