Anchor/Reporter - WSOC TV

Cox Media Group, LLC.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

WSOC-TV Charlotte, part of Cox Media Group, seeks an enterprising Anchor/Reporter to lead weekend newscasts while delivering original reporting during the week.

You will dig for stories, use social media to break news, and collaborate with editors, meteorologists and photojournalists to provide accurate, engaging coverage across all platforms. A BA in Journalism and five years’ reporting experience are preferred; anchoring experience is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license.
• 5 years’ experience as a Reporter required; anchoring experience strongly preferred.
• BA Degree in Journalism, Communications, or other discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

• Anchor live Saturday and Sunday newscasts with authority, credibility and strong storytelling.
• Lead breaking news and severe weather coverage during weekend broadcasts.
• Collaborate with producers, reporters, meteorologists and newsroom leaders to shape editorial content and presentation.
• Write news stories that are clear, accurate and unbiased.
• Ability to narrate, ad-lib and add value to live breaking news and severe weather coverage.
• Cover live events for all platforms, including live breaking news and station initiatives.
• Engage in investigative reporting that adds depth to the newscast.
• Demonstrate consistently high proficiency with the necessary technical, writing, and presentation skills for television broadcasts.

Skills

Live reporting

Storytelling

Social media

Investigative reporting

Education

BA in Journalism

Job description

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WSOC-TV Charlotte is looking for an enterprising and energetic Anchor/Reporter. This anchor/reporter will join a newsroom that emphasizes breaking news, daily investigative reporting and severe weather coverage. They must dig for extra information. They must also be adept at using social media to gather and break stories. This position requires a newsroom leader who can confidently anchor weekend newscasts while also producing impactful, original reporting during the week.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Anchor live Saturday and Sunday newscasts with authority, credibility and strong storytelling
• Lead breaking news and severe weather overage during weekend broadcasts
• Collaborate with producers, reporters, meteorologists and newsroom leaders to shape editorial content and presentation
• Write news stories that are clear, accurate and unbiased
• Ability to narrate, ad-lib and add value to live breaking news and severe weather coverage
• Ability to cover live events for all platforms, including live breaking news and station initiatives
• The ability to engage in investigative reporting that adds depth to the newscast
• Thorough understanding of social media and demonstrated ability to move audience between all platforms
• Curiosity that drives an understanding of current events
• Demonstrate consistently high proficiency with the necessary technical, writing, and presentation skills for television broadcasts

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record

Preferred Qualifications

• BA Degree in Journalism, Communications, or other discipline preferred
• 5 years’ experience as a Reporter required; anchoring experience strongly preferred

About Cox Media Group

CMG Media Corporation (d/b/a Cox Media Group) is an industry-leading media company with unparalleled brands, award-winning content, and exceptional team members. CMG provides valuable local and national journalism and entertainment content to the people and communities it serves. The company's businesses encompass 17 high-quality, market-leading television brands in 9 markets; 45 top-performing radio stations delivering multiple genres of content in 9 markets; and numerous streaming and digital platforms. CMG's TV portfolio includes multiple primary affiliates of ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, Telemundo and MyNetworkTV, as well as several valuable news and independent stations. For more information about CMG, visit www.coxmediagroup.com

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