Morning Anchor

NAB Leadership Foundation; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced News Anchor to join their dynamic team. This role involves presenting news stories across various platforms while ensuring high standards of journalistic integrity. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced newsroom environment. With a focus on clear communication and engaging storytelling, this position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the community. If you are passionate about news and have the experience to back it up, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in television news with previous anchor experience.
• Fluency in English and excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Presents news stories across all platforms in a clear and engaging manner.
• Produces newscasts and collaborates with team members effectively.
• Acts as a field reporter and responds to breaking news situations.

Skills

Communication Skills

News Judgment

Leadership Skills

Ad Libbing

Video Editing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Broadcast Journalism

Tools

Office Equipment

Job description

The News Anchorserves as the primary presenter of news stories and other content for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers.

JET24/FOX66/YourErie.com is looking for an experienced news anchor to join our top-rated news team.

The right candidate will have a minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in the television news business and previous anchor experience. This position requires leadership skills, the ability to produce, write and work in a fast-paced newsroom team environment.

• Presents news stories and other content for all platforms.
• Ensures that all news content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
• Writes and delivers news stories in a clear and concise manner.
• Produces newscasts and communicates clear direction with team members.
• Assists in writing, copy editing, researching and coordinating news programming and other content.
• Acts as a field reporter as assigned.
• Responds to breaking news and other urgent newsrooms situations as required.
• Participates in promotional activities including public appearances.
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Edits video clips as assigned.
• Writes content for the website and other eMedia platforms.
• Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites.

Requirements & Skills :

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
• Fluency in English.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required.
• Three- five years’ experience in television news business and previous anchor experience.
• Superior on-air presence.
• Excellent news judgment with an expansive knowledge of local and national current events, history, newsmakers and issues.
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to effectively listen to fully understand problems and communicate with a team to shape a solution.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Flexibility to work any shift.