Evening News Anchor & Field Reporter

WCBI-TV, LLC; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

WCBI-TV, LLC in Columbus, Mississippi, is seeking a passionate news anchor who can produce and anchor evening newscasts on weekdays. The ideal candidate will connect with viewers on-air, write and review scripts, and report stories in the field. The position requires a team player with at least two years of anchoring experience, a clean driving record, and proficiency in tools like ENPS and Edius. Flexibility for varying shifts and active social media engagement is essential.

Qualifications

• Clean driving record is required.
• Two years of anchoring experience preferred.
• Team player in a newsroom environment.

Responsibilities

• Produce and anchor evening newscasts each weekday.
• Review scripts and write clear, concise copy.
• Research complex stories for reports and series.
• Mentor young journalists and participate in editorial meetings.

Skills

On-air connection with viewers

Story-breaking in field and desk

Writing clear and conversational scripts

Research and storytelling

Social media engagement

Tools

ENPS

Edius

Job description

WCBI-TV, LLC in Columbus, Mississippi, is seeking a passionate news anchor who can produce and anchor evening newscasts on weekdays. The ideal candidate will connect with viewers on-air, write and review scripts, and report stories in the field. The position requires a team player with at least two years of anchoring experience, a clean driving record, and proficiency in tools like ENPS and Edius. Flexibility for varying shifts and active social media engagement is essential.