A.M. News Anchor

NAB Leadership Foundation; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The NAB Leadership Foundation is seeking a Morning News Anchor to serve as the primary presenter for news across all platforms. You will write and deliver content clearly, produce newscasts, and coordinate with the team to maintain high editorial standards.

You will also conduct interviews, respond to breaking news, and engage viewers on social media. A strong on-air presence and journalism judgment are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism or equivalent.
• Fluency in English.
• Excellent oral and written communication with ad-lib ability.
• Minimum two years' experience in news reporting or anchoring.
• Superior on-air presence.
• Excellent news judgment with broad knowledge of current events.
• Experience guiding, directing and motivating others.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Presents news stories for all platforms.
• Writes and delivers news stories concisely.
• Produces newscasts and directs the team.
• Assists in writing, researching and coordinating news content.
• Acts as a field reporter as assigned.
• Interacts with viewers on social media sites.
• responds to breaking news as required.
• Edits video clips as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication

On-air presence

News judgment

Interviewing

Team motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism

Tools

Office equipment proficiency

Job description

The morning News Anchor serves as the primary presenter of news stories and other content for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers.

• Presents news stories and other content for all platforms.
• Ensures that all news content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
• Writes and delivers news stories in a clear and concise manner.
• Produces newscasts and communicates clear direction with team members.
• Assists in writing, copy editing, researching and coordinating news programming and other content.
• Acts as a field reporter as assigned.
• Conducts interviews with news personnel and others.
• Responds to breaking news and other urgent newsrooms situations as required.
• Participates in promotional activities including public appearances.
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Edits video clips as assigned.
• Writes content for the website and other eMedia platforms.
• Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites.

Requirements & Skills :

• 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 or anchoring. (More or less depending on market size.)
• Superior on-air presence.
• Excellent news judgment with an expansive knowledge of local and national current events, history, newsmakers and issues.
• Experience guiding, directing and motivating others.
• Ability to identify the developmental needs of others and to coach, mentor or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge or skills.
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to effectively listen to fully understand problems and communicate with a team to shape a solution.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Flexibility to work any shift.