Weekend Anchor/MMJ Job at Hubbard Broadcasting in Rochester

Description Anchor weekend early evening and late newscasts. Report three days a week. Have the ability to produce newscasts when needed. Collaborate with reporters, meteorologists, and production staff to make newscasts compelling and engaging. Work flexible hours and days, and be willing to fill-in on other shifts as needed. Revise scripts and prepare to deliver them on-air. Report, shoot, write, and edit stories for air and digital platforms. Write for station's website and maintain an active social media presence. Keep abreast of news developments by studying papers, attending events, and staying in contact with industry professionals. Maintain extensive community contacts and awareness of local, state, and national current events. Make occasional promotional community appearances. Provide newsroom leadership and contribute to the overall team effort. Ethical news judgment. Complete other duties as assigned. Qualifications B.A. Degree in Journalism or equivalent field preferred. At least three years of experience as a reporter as well as demonstrated experience on the anchor desk preferred. Strong live skills, well-developed ad-lib ability to handle extended breaking news coverage. Must have ability and necessary experience to shoot, write, and edit stories for broadcast and digital platforms. Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written. Advanced abilities in critical thinking. Broad knowledge of local, national and international affairs (e.g. political, economic, legislative and cultural). Available to work on a flexible schedule. Ability to work under stressful conditions and strict deadlines. Maintain appropriate and strict standards regarding wardrobe, hair, cosmetics and grooming. Strong social/digital media skills. Valid driver's license and good driving record. #J-18808-Ljbffr