Weekend Anchor Reporter Job at New Hampshire Association of Broadcasters in Need

Boston's News Leader, WCVB, the Hearst owned ABC affiliate in Needham, MA is looking for a Weekend Anchor/Reporter who excels at storytelling and brings the energy of live reporting to our anchor desk. We are seeking a versatile self-starter who is fast, efficient, works well under tight deadlines, and jumps at the chance to field-anchor. Top candidates will have credibility, poise, and personality as well as the ability to develop key sources and break big stories. Our anchors lead by example, creating energetic digital and linear content, pitching story ideas, mentoring producers and reporters, and taking an active role in writing and editing scripts that really speak to the viewer.

Job Responsibilities

• Deliverscriptedandbreaking news content withprofessionalism, personality,andpurpose
• Collaborate with newscast and digital producersto create impactful stories that translate into metrics success on all platforms
• Work with assignment editors to plan,gather, andedit day-ofnewsorspecial projects
• Develop meaningful sources both locally and nationally
• Work with photojournalists to turn a good story idea into a highly produced piece, loaded with compellingvideoandsound
• Coordinate with news managers and producers to develop stories that go beyond surfacedetails,accentuate unique enterprise angles, andhaveexclusive content
• Contribute photos,video,andcopy to digital platformsthroughout the day
• Demonstrateexceptional time-managementskills bymeetingall deadlines under extraordinary pressure
• Display unwaveringjournalistic integrityandethical standards

Requirements

• Ability to get on-the-air quickly from the field, contributing multiple versions of developing stories
• Provenabilitytoconnect withviewers and a commitment to the community
• Willing to workinallweatherconditions
• Avaliddriver'slicenseand clear drivingrecord

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