News Anchor

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

Job summary

Une entreprise en pleine expansion recherche un présentateur de nouvelles général pour rejoindre son équipe dynamique. Le candidat idéal aura plus de 5 ans d'expérience en journalisme télévisuel, un niveau d'anglais natif, et démontrera des compétences en direct solides. Ce poste vous permettra de rapporter des nouvelles passionnantes et de développer la présence sociale de l'émission. Les candidats ayant une expérience à l'étranger seront privilégiés.

Qualifications

• Compétences en anglais au niveau natif requises.
• 5+ ans d'expérience comme présentateur de nouvelles à la télévision.
• Compétences solides en direct, adaptabilité et engagement.
• Expérience dans la production de contenu numérique.

Responsibilities

• Élaborer une couverture complète des nouvelles avec l'équipe.
• Animer des émissions d'actualités générales.
• Conduire des interviews en direct et produire des reportages.
• Engagement actif avec le public sur les réseaux sociaux.

Skills

Communication

Journalisme

Engagement du public

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.