Lead Morning News Anchor - Local & Live Coverage

TAPP Film

United States

On-site

USD 26,000 - 33,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

WDIO-TV in Minnesota is seeking a morning news anchor to lead the 5:00-7:00am newscast with engaging on-air delivery and live updates. You will help decide which stories appear on air and in what order, revise scripts, and conduct live studio interviews.

You will work closely with the News Director and Digital Manager to ensure timely, accurate coverage across web and social platforms while maintaining strong community connections.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism or comparable experience.
Minimum of two years’ experience as a news anchor preferred.
Articulate in English with strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

Anchor the morning newscast from 5:00-7:00am, including live and recorded segments.
Help decide story order and content for the newscasts.
Revise scripts and deliver on-air with confidence and clarity.
Interview guests live in studio with engaging commentary.
Coordinate morning interviews and plan content with newsroom leadership.
Collaborate with Digital Manager to post stories on web and social media.
Maintain awareness of local, state, and national events and issues.
Complete other duties as assigned.

Skills

News anchoring

Live ad-libbing

On-air presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism

Job description

You will work closely with the News Director and Digital Manager to ensure timely, accurate coverage across web and social platforms while maintaining strong community connections.

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