Traffic Anchor, WTMJ Job at TMJ4 News in Milwaukee

Overview

WTMJ, the NBC affiliate in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, owned by The E.W. Scripps Company, is hiring a Traffic Anchor. The Traffic Anchor will be responsible for using all tools available to deliver accurate, dependable traffic reports throughout the morning newscast. Apply today!

What you’ll do

• Gather content affecting the community and road conditions.
• Prepare unbiased stories for air on multiple platforms, including TV, digital, and social media.
• Work with newsroom employees to ensure accurate and ethical newscasts.
• Anchor multiple traffic reports throughout the newscast in live and pre-recorded situations.
• Deliver reports in a smooth, conversational, approachable, yet authoritative tone.
• Take part in station and independent community service events and activities.
• Follow the Scripps Journalism Ethics Guidelines.
• Engage viewers via social media on a daily basis.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What you’ll need

• Bachelor’s degree in related discipline preferred or equivalent years of experience
• Generally, 3+ years anchor/reporting experience preferred

What you’ll bring

• Strong broadcast and digital writing skills
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Computer skills required
• Strong organizational skills
• Knowledge of local, regional, and national news
• Work well under pressure and at a fast pace
• Working knowledge of all social media platforms
• Flexible work hours may be required

Equal Employment Opportunity

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. The company will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship for the company.