ABC Columbia: Weekend Anchor/Reporter (Full Time)

WCCB Charlotte; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

ABC Columbia News-WOLO TV in Columbia, SC seeks an experienced Weekend News Anchor/Reporter to anchor, report and produce weekend newscasts. The role requires independence in planning and producing, and the candidate will also cover the 11pm weekday newscast as a reporter.

Ideal candidates have photojournalist experience, strong storytelling, live reporting and the ability to work under pressure. A journalism or communications degree is preferred, with at least two years of anchoring/producing

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's in Journalism or Communications (preferred).
• 2 years anchoring/producing experience required.
• Candidate should be able to anchor, report and produce weekend newscasts.

Responsibilities

• Anchor, report and produce weekend newscasts.
• Serve as reporter for 11pm weekday newscasts.
• Plan, assign, produce and anchor weekend newscasts independently.
• Handle live breaking news and use non-linear editing equipment.

Skills

Anchor & reporting

Photojournalist

Live breaking news

Storytelling

News producing

Writing

Editing

Under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism or Communications

Tools

Non-linear editing

Camera/shot equipment

Web content management

Job description

July 31, 2024

Caryn Little,

ABC Columbia News-WOLO TV, has an immediate opening for an experienced Weekend News Anchor/Reporter in the capital city of Columbia, SC.

Must be able to anchor, report and produce newscasts.

This position requires candidate to work independently to plan, assign, produce and anchor weekend newscasts.

This position will also serve as a reporter for our 11pm newscasts during the week. Must have photojournalist experience.

Must be able to handle live breaking news. Must have knowledge of non-linear equipment, website management and news producing.

The qualified candidate should be a newsroom leader with excellent storytelling, producing and live skills.

We are looking for a talented, hardworking professional who can write, edit and work under pressure.

2 years anchoring, producing experience required. Degree in Journalism or communications

preferred.