News Anchor

JR United Kingdom; Bedford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading news organization is seeking a General News Anchor to join their expanding team. The ideal candidate will have significant TV journalism experience, strong live skills, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment. Responsibilities include hosting shows, conducting interviews, and enhancing audience engagement. Ideal applicants are flexible, adept storytellers who can independently navigate diverse situations.

Qualifications

• Native-level English with a valid passport required.
• 5+ years as a broadcast TV news anchor.
• Experience in producing digital content is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive news coverage with the news team.
• Conduct interviews and perform live shots.
• Engage with the audience to boost social media presence.

Skills

Storytelling

Live skills

Interpersonal skills

Field reporting

Audience engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism

Communications or English preferred

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*This position is based in Beijing and is only open to foreign passport holders*

About the job

The ideal candidate has a solid background in TV journalism and a spirit for adventure. He or she will be joining CGTN at a time of major expansion. Successful candidates need to be great storytellers, have engaging live skills, and be experienced at handling breaking news. Candidates should have a high tolerance for ambiguity and be independent to thrive in a country where they likely don't speak the language. Preferred candidates have previously lived and worked abroad.

Key Responsibilities:

● Work closely with the news team to develop comprehensive news coverage.

● Host general news shows and assist in other shows as required.

● Conduct news reports and exclusive in-field and in-studio interviews.

● Perform active live shots in the field or studio as assigned by the producer.

● Write, voice and copy edit compelling news scripts. Film and edit news videos when needed.

● Prepared to work irregular shifts at short notice when required to cover breaking news.

● Support and champion all CGTN platforms and programs.

● Consistently and positively engages with the audience to increase General news social media footprint.

● Complete other tasks assigned by superiors.

Minimum Qualifications:

● Native-level English skills with a valid passport.

● 5+ years as a broadcast TV news anchor. Preferred: Previous reporting/anchoring experience in China/APAC.

● Smooth, mature, confident on-air presence with flawless segues; carry on a conversation with the viewers, find urgency in stories, and engage the audience; come prepared for show and editorial meetings with developed lead story ideas; write and edit accurate, concise, compelling copy; live shot expertise; review reporter copy for accuracy, conversational writing, and clarity.

● Flexible, adaptable, and approachable. A reputation as a“go to”person in the newsroom; a mentor for up-and-coming journalists.

● Strong "in-the-field and live" skills.

● Experience producing and loading digital content that engages the audience and increases followers.

● A bachelor's degree in journalism, communications or English preferred.

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to [emailprotected] with “General News Anchor” in the subject line.