Morning News Anchor & MMJ

WKRG-TV

News 5, the Nexstar CBS television affiliate in Mobile/Pensacola, seeks a

News Co-Anchor & Multimedia Journalist

to join our award-winning team in the

Mobile, Alabama / Pensacola, Florida DMA .

The successful candidate will

co-anchor weekday morning news broadcasts

and livestreams on all platforms; broadcast, digital, OTT, and social.

The AM Anchor will also serve as a Multimedia Journalist covering content for our media platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging, and meaningful to news consumers.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Anchoring:

Present stories on camera with accuracy in a professional, dynamic, warm, and engaging manner.

Book and conduct live interviews in studio and via remotes to bring informative and entertaining content and conversations to morning news viewers

Leverage online and social media presence to connect and converse with audience, generate story leads, and promote audience growth on all platforms

Serve as an ambassador to our coverage area by representing the station at community events and activities

Copy edit broadcast, digital, and social media stories to ensure accuracy, clarity, and strong storytelling

Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned

Report live online, on social media channels, and on-air

MMJ:

Research/gather/analyze information, interviews, and video to produce accurate, complete, in-depth, relevant, and fair news reports for publication (digital & social media) and broadcast

Ensure that all content produced meets company standards for journalistic integrity, timeliness, and production quality

Author strong copy with correct grammar, punctuation, editorial style, and formatting to meet the requirements of each digital, social, and on-air distribution platform

Quickly solidify presence on all key beats and develop strong professional relationships with reliable sources

Daily, pitch & break exclusive, enterprise news stories online, on social media channels, and on-air

Candidates with Investigative Reporting experience preferred.

Report/shoot/edit video and audio content of varying lengths/formats to meet the requirements of each digital, social, and on-air distribution platform

Cooperate and communicate clearly, directly, and regularly with news teammates and other station departments

Required & Preferred Capabilities:

Strong news judgment and high journalistic integrity

Low-to-zero call/approach reluctance --- ability to confidently engage with viewers, officials, those affected by stories, and others to cultivate story leads and information

Fluency in English

Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required

Professional savvy and collegial demeanor when interacting with colleagues and members of the public

Superior on-camera presence and confidence

Work well under pressure --- ability to handle breaking news and last-minute changes with aplomb

Strong, candid knowledge of self & capabilities and display the willingness and ability to take action to learn, improve, and grow

Bachelor's degree in Journalism, or a related or complimentary field of study; or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience preferred

Flexibility to work any shift

Technical Skills:

Mastery of AP writing style to author digital, social, and on-air content

Confident and capable visual storyteller who is able to gather compelling video, strong natural sound, and solid interviews with field video gear to produce people-centered stories

Strong non-linear video editing skills required --- familiarity with Adobe Premiere video editing software preferred

Familiarity and confidence with ENPS rundown and story management system preferred

Familiarity and confidence with Wordpress digital content publishing system preferred

Valid driver's license required for hire. A clean driving record is required and must be maintained to be able to safely & confidently operate company motor vehicles

Physical Demands & Work Environment:
The Anchor / MMJ must be able to stand, sit, reach, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, make decisions that impact the results of co-workers, and work outdoors with various weather conditions and indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.

Must be able to lift, set up and operate equipment or items weighing up to 25 pounds.

EEO Statement:
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

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