Anchor/MMJ (weekends)

WINK News, the trusted news leader in Southwest Florida, is looking for a dynamic and engaging Anchor/MMJ to join our weekend newscast. This is a rare opportunity to be part of a team that sets the day's news agenda for a passionate and growing audience.

What We’re Looking For

A strong, authoritative, and personable anchor who thrives in a fast-paced live environment

The ability to speak with confidence and clarity on breaking news, developing stories, and live interviews

Agile and adaptable, able to pivot seamlessly between serious breaking news and engaging morning-show elements

A strong writer and storyteller who collaborates with producers, reporters, and the digital team to create compelling content across all platforms

A team player who accentuates and enhances the strengths of our two primary morning anchors, bringing additional depth and energy to the newscast

Candidate must have a proven track record of strong storytelling skills, source-building, enterprise reporting, digging and handling breaking news

Excellent time management skills are a must

Ability to perform live shots

Has the ability to function as an MMJ

Work cooperatively with videographer if assigned

Key Responsibilities

Engage with viewers in an authentic and relatable way, both on-air and across digital platforms

Provide live breaking news coverage, including severe weather and major events.

Represent WINK News at community events and maintain a strong connection with the Southwest Florida audience

The MMJ will work with assignment editors, producers and news leadership to report on breaking news, enterprise stories and highly promotable news content specific to the region assigned

Reports news stories for broadcast, describing the background and details of events

Arranges interviews with people who can provide information about stories

Reviews copy and corrects errors in content, grammar, and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines

Researches and analyzes background information related to news stories to be able to provide complete and accurate information

Pitches stories to news managers and news producers which are relevant to the local community

Revises work to meet editorial approval or to fit time requirements

Shoots and edits news events and news reports

Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality

Writes stories for the web and other digital platforms

Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites

Performs special projects and other duties as assigned

Willingness to work nonconventional hours including early mornings, evenings and weekends

Additional Requirements

Must be able carry and setup ENG equipment often weighing 50lbs

Superior on-air presence

Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Ability to shoot broadcast-quality video, edit and feed content back to the station

Qualifications

Minimum 2 years of on-air reporting and/or anchoring experience in a newsroom preferred

Strong ad-libbing skills and the ability to deliver news with authority and warmth

Willingness to learn and effectively use interactive display technology during broadcasts

Physical Requirements

Ability to sit or work at a computer for extended periods

Clear verbal and written communication in person, by phone, and via video

Operate standard office and recording equipment

Travel, including local driving to field locations or meetings

Navigate indoor and outdoor environments as needed for reporting

Able to lift up to 50 pounds

Visual and auditory ability to conduct interviews and review content

Benefits

Full-time new hires: Eligible to participate in all Company benefit plans, including:

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, and HSA

1st of the month after 30 days of employment

Subject to plan terms

Eligibility for company-paid benefits such as life insurance & EAP and employee-paid benefits such as short-term disability

PTO – Earned on Accrual Basis

Company-Paid Holidays

401(k)

Broadcast Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are a drug-free and smoke-free environment.

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