Dynamic Anchor & Reporter: Live Field Reporting

Jackson's 16 WAPT; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical | Dental | Vision

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Emotional Wellness Support

LGBTQ+ Health Services

Job summary

16WAPT in Jackson, MS is seeking an Anchor/Reporter who can deliver energy on the anchor desk, report live, enterprise exclusives, and connect with viewers under tight deadlines. You will write and edit scripts, and mentor producers and reporters. You are versatile, enterprising, and can work fast to break big stories.

The ideal candidate will bring credibility, poise, and strong live reporting skills, with the ability to develop sources and handle time-sensitive news across platforms.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of anchor experience.
• 2+ years of reporting experience.
• Demo reel reflects everyday work.
• Ability to connect with viewers and report under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Deliver scripted and ad-lib material with professionalism, personality, and purpose.
• Work with and guide reporters and producers in newscast production.
• Plan, gather and assemble stories on day-of news or special project assignments.
• Coordinate with news managers and producers to develop stories with exclusive content.
• Develop a network of sources who provide tips and early access to information.
• Appear on behalf of the station at public events.
• Contribute pictures, video and text updates to mobile platforms throughout the day.
• Work on different stories and projects at once and meet deadlines.
• Summarize information into easy-to-understand components.

Skills

Anchor experience

Reporting experience

Job description

16WAPT in Jackson, MS is seeking an Anchor/Reporter who can deliver energy on the anchor desk, report live, enterprise exclusives, and connect with viewers under tight deadlines. You will write and edit scripts, and mentor producers and reporters. You are versatile, enterprising, and can work fast to break big stories.

The ideal candidate will bring credibility, poise, and strong live reporting skills, with the ability to develop sources and handle time-sensitive news across platforms.