News Anchor

JR United Kingdom; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a General News Anchor with a solid background in TV journalism to join their expanding team. The successful candidate will engage audiences through compelling storytelling and live reporting, and possess strong skills in handling breaking news. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience and ideally exposure to international news environments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a broadcast TV news anchor; experience preferred in China/APAC.
• Smooth, mature on-air presence with strong audience engagement skills.
• Flexible, adaptable, approachable with a reputation as a mentor in the newsroom.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive news coverage with the news team.
• Host general news shows and conduct in-field and in-studio interviews.
• Write, voice, and copy edit compelling news scripts.

Skills

Storytelling

Engaging live skills

Handling breaking news

Independent work

Strong in-the-field skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications or English

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.