Evening News Anchor & Story Producer

WCBI; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

WCBI-TV in Columbus, Mississippi, is on the lookout for a dedicated producer and anchor for its evening newscasts. The ideal candidate will be passionate, energetic, and skilled in connecting with viewers on-air while ensuring a high-quality broadcast.

Responsibilities include breaking stories, reviewing scripts, and engaging with audiences on social media. Candidates should have experience in anchoring and a clean driving record is essential. Join WCBI to lead and mentor young journalists in a fast-paced newsroom environment.

Qualifications

• Experience using ENPS and Edius is a plus.
• Clean driving record required.
• Two years of anchoring preferred.

Responsibilities

• Connect with viewers on-air passionately and energetically.
• Break stories in the field and on the desk.
• Review scripts for newscasts and write clear copy.
• Produce an accurate and well-paced show.

Skills

On-air connection with viewers

Story breaking

Script reviewing

Show production

Ad-lib anchoring

Social media engagement

Tools

ENPS

Edius

Job description

WCBI-TV in Columbus, Mississippi, is on the lookout for a dedicated producer and anchor for its evening newscasts. The ideal candidate will be passionate, energetic, and skilled in connecting with viewers on-air while ensuring a high-quality broadcast.

Responsibilities include breaking stories, reviewing scripts, and engaging with audiences on social media. Candidates should have experience in anchoring and a clean driving record is essential. Join WCBI to lead and mentor young journalists in a fast-paced newsroom environment.