Main Anchor

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, the CBS affiliate in Columbus, Mississippi, is looking for its next rising star to produce and anchor our evening newscasts each weekday.

Responsibilities

• Passionate, energetic, and able to connect with viewers on‑air.
• Ready to break stories in the field and on the desk.
• Review scripts for newscasts and reporters in the newsroom.
• Write clear, concise, conversational scripts and help produce informational, accurate, and well‑paced shows.
• Make calls to sources to enterprise stories and do live shots when needed.
• Research and tell complex stories for special reports and series.
• Anchor with polished skills and the ability to ad‑lib when necessary.
• Work in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven, stressful environment.
• Be active on social media and make appearances on behalf of the station.
• Be flexible to work varying shifts, including severe weather, elections, or other news events.
• Mentor young journalists, develop story ideas, and run/participate in editorial meetings.

Qualifications

• Experience using ENPS and Edius is a plus.
• A clean driving record is required.
• Two years of anchoring preferred.
• Team player, good newsroom citizen, and encourages others to be their best.