Anchor III, News

NAB Leadership Foundation; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a dynamic Morning News Anchor to join their team. This role involves presenting news stories across various platforms, ensuring journalistic integrity, and engaging with viewers on social media. The ideal candidate will have a strong on-air presence and a deep understanding of current events. With a focus on collaboration, the News Anchor will work closely with team members to produce compelling newscasts and respond to breaking news. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in the world of journalism.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years' experience in news reporting or anchoring.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Presents news stories and other content for all platforms.
• Produces newscasts and communicates clear direction with team members.
• Conducts interviews with news personnel and others.

Skills

Broadcast Journalism

Communication Skills

News Reporting

Interviewing

Social Media Interaction

Video Editing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism

Tools

Office Equipment

Job description

KXMB in Bismarck is seeking a Morning News Anchor. The 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 five 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.