TMJ4 News is hiring: Morning Anchor, WTMJ in Milwaukee

Overview

Join to apply for the Morning Anchor, WTMJ role at TMJ4 News. WTMJ, the NBC affiliate in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, owned by The E.W. Scripps Company, is looking for a Morning Anchor. You'll join a dedicated team of journalists delivering accurate stories at a critical time of day. We're searching for an engaging anchor with a commanding and comfortable presence who will start viewers' days with accurate and important stories. Milwaukee, known as the 'Brew City,' blends rich cultural history with a vibrant arts scene, providing a dynamic backdrop for local storytelling. With its stunning lakefront, thriving neighborhoods, and passionate sports spirit, Milwaukee offers a unique canvas for news coverage. Join us in capturing the heartbeat of this diverse community, where every corner has a story waiting to be uncovered. Apply today!

What you\'ll do

• Anchor the newscast.
• Research, gather, write, and develop news content for multiple platforms.
• Report live on location from various news events.
• Perform community service activities for the station, including serving as master of ceremonies for public service events and as host/hostess for station events.
• Report stories as needed, paired with a photographer.
• Perform other duties as needed and assigned.

What you\'ll need

• Bachelors 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 dig for stories
• Knowledge of newsroom computers and databases is strongly preferred
• Must demonstrate strong news judgment and organizational skills
• Must have a keen sense of logistics and the 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\'s required insurance limits

Note: If you are a current Scripps employee, please access our internal career site at Worklife > My Info > View Open Positions at Scripps.

About Scripps

The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified media company focused on creating a better-informed world. As one of the nation\'s largest local TV broadcasters, Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of more than 60 stations in 40+ markets. Scripps reaches households across the U.S. with national news outlets Scripps News and Court TV and popular entertainment brands ION, Bounce, Defy TV, Grit, ION Mystery and Laff. Scripps is the nation\'s largest holder of broadcast spectrum. Scripps is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Founded in 1878, Scripps\' long-time motto is: Give light and the people will find their own way.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, The E.W. Scripps Company and its affiliates do not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, color, religion, age, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, citizenship or national origin, and military membership or veteran status, or on any other basis which would be in violation of any applicable federal, state or local law. Furthermore, the company will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship for the company.

Job details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
• Industries: Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

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