Multimedia Journalist/Anchor

Imagine your future in Columbus, Ohio! Join our team at WCMH/NBC4 where our audience knows we’re local for you. Work, play, and enjoy life in the nation’s 15th largest city, market #34, home of the Ohio State Capitol and Ohio State University.

WCMH/NBC4 is looking for a Multimedia Journalist/Anchor to anchor Saturday evening newscasts and report from the field four days a week. The ideal candidate is a news leader who’s as comfortable telling stories from the field as they are from the anchor desk and can do so on all platforms.

This is not an entry level position. All candidates must include a link to examples of their professional, on-camera performance to be considered.

Requirements

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

Arranges interviews with people who can provide information

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

Reviews and evaluates notes taken about events to identify pertinent facts and details

Determines a story’s emphasis and organizes material accordingly

Researches and analyzes background information related to events

Gathers information about events through research, interviews, experience or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social or other functions

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

Receives assignments and evaluates leads and tips to develop story ideas

Discusses issues with producers and/or news managers to establish priorities or positions

Checks reference materials such as books, news files or public records to obtain relevant facts

Revises work to meet editorial approval or to fit time requirements

Shoots and edits video

Produces and presents reports for all platforms

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

Writes stories for the station website and other platforms

Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites

Performs special projects and other duties as assigned

Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience

Fluency in English

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

Minimum two years’ experience in news reporting (Depending on market size)

Superior live on-air presence

Proficiency with computers, mobile phones, copiers, scanners, and other office equipment

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

Valid driver’s license with a good driving record

Flexibility to work any shift, including early mornings, late evenings, weekends and holidays

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