News Anchor

JR United Kingdom; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise de médias en pleine expansion recherche un présentateur d'actualités générales pour rejoindre CGTN à Beijing. Le candidat idéal aura une solide expérience en journalisme TV, de bonnes compétences en direct, et la capacité de travailler de manière autonome dans un environnement étranger. Cela implique de développer et animer des émissions, de produire des contenus engageants, et d'interagir activement avec le public.

Qualifications

• Expérience de plus de 5 ans comme présentateur TV.
• Compétences en rédaction et montage de scripts d'actualités.
• Capacité à travailler sous pression et à gérer des nouvelles de dernière minute.

Responsibilities

• Développer une couverture complète des nouvelles avec l'équipe.
• Animer des émissions d'actualités générales et des interviews.
• Réaliser des angles de reportages en direct sur le terrain ou en studio.

Skills

Journalisme

Compétences en direct

Raconter des histoires

Engagement avec le public

Education

Diplôme en journalisme, communications ou anglais

Job description

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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.