WCBI-TV, LLC is hiring: Main Anchor in Columbus

WCBI-TV, the CBS affiliate in Columbus, Mississippi, is looking for its next rising star to produce and anchor our evening newscasts each weekday.

Responsibilities

Passionate, energetic, and able to connect with viewers on‑air.

Ready to break stories in the field and on the desk.

Review scripts for newscasts and reporters in the newsroom.

Write clear, concise, conversational scripts and help produce informational, accurate, and well‑paced shows.

Make calls to sources to enterprise stories and do live shots when needed.

Research and tell complex stories for special reports and series.

Anchor with polished skills and the ability to ad‑lib when necessary.

Work in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven, stressful environment.

Be active on social media and make appearances on behalf of the station.

Be flexible to work varying shifts, including severe weather, elections, or other news events.

Mentor young journalists, develop story ideas, and run/participate in editorial meetings.

Qualifications

Experience using ENPS and Edius is a plus.

A clean driving record is required.

Two years of anchoring preferred.

Team player, good newsroom citizen, and encourages others to be their best.

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