Morning News Anchor & MMJ
WKRG-TV News 5, the Nexstar CBS television affiliate in Mobile/Pensacola, seeks a News Anchor & Multimedia Journalist to join our news team in the Mobile, Alabama / Pensacola, Florida DMA.
The successful candidate will anchor weekday morning news broadcasts and livestreams, substitute on other programs, and serve as a Multimedia Journalist covering content for our media platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging, and meaningful to news consumers.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Anchoring ---
Present stories on camera with accuracy in a professional, dynamic, warm, and engaging manner.
Book and conduct live interviews in studio and via remotes to bring informative and entertaining content and conversations to morning news viewers
Leverage online and social media presence to connect and converse with audience, generate story leads, and promote audience growth on all platforms
Serve as an ambassador to our coverage area by representing the station at community events and activities
Copy edit broadcast, digital, and social media stories to ensure accuracy, clarity, and strong storytelling
Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned
Report live online, on social media channels, and on-air
MMJ ---
Research/gather/analyze information, interviews, and video to produce accurate, complete, in-depth, relevant, and fair news reports for publication (digital & social media) and broadcast
Ensure that all content produced meets company standards for journalistic integrity, timeliness, and production quality
Author strong copy with correct grammar, punctuation, editorial style, and formatting to meet the requirements of each digital, social, and on-air distribution platform
Quickly solidify presence on all key beats and develop strong professional relationships with reliable sources
Daily, pitch & break exclusive, enterprise news stories online, on social media channels, and on-air
Report/shoot/edit video and audio content of varying lengths/formats to meet the requirements of each digital, social, and on-air distribution platform
Cooperate and communicate clearly, directly, and regularly with news teammates and other station departments
Required & Preferred Capabilities:
Strong news judgment and high journalistic integrity
Low-to-zero call/approach reluctance --- ability to confidently engage with viewers, officials, those affected by stories, and others to cultivate story leads and information
Fluency in English
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required
Professional savvy and collegial demeanor when interacting with colleagues and members of the public
Superior on-camera presence and confidence
Work well under pressure --- ability to handle breaking news and last-minute changes with aplomb
Strong, candid knowledge of self & capabilities and display the willingness and ability to take action to learn, improve, and grow
Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, or a related or complimentary field of study; or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience preferred
Flexibility to work any shift
Technical Skills:
Mastery of AP writing style to author digital, social, and on-air content
Confident and capable visual storyteller who is able to gather compelling video, strong natural sound, and solid interviews with field video gear to produce people-centered stories
Strong non-linear video editing skills required --- familiarity with Adobe Premiere video editing software preferred
Familiarity with ENPS rundown and story management system preferred
Valid driver’s license required for hire. A clean driving record is required and must be maintained to be able to safely & confidently operate company motor vehicles