Morning News Anchor

Reelz; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

WDIO-TV in Duluth, MN seeks a morning anchor to lead the 5:00-7:00am news and contribute to digital and social content. The role requires multitasking in a fast-paced newsroom, strong communication across departments, and the ability to manage others.

The ideal candidate has a broadcast journalism background with solid on-air experience, excellent English communication, and the ability to engage audiences with local, national, and global news.

Qualifications

• College degree in broadcast journalism or comparable experience.
• Minimum of two years’ experience as a news anchor preferred.
• Quick & effective decision-making, live ad-libbing, and perform under pressure.
• Must be articulate in English with excellent written & verbal skills; read teleprompter.
• Maintain professional on-air appearance.
• Ability to take initiative and manage projects to deadlines without supervision.
• Ability to work evenings, early mornings, and weekends when needed.

Responsibilities

• Anchor the morning newscast from 5:00-7:00am, with live and recorded updates.
• Help decide stories and their air order for newscasts.
• Revise scripts and deliver on-air.
• Interview guests live in studio with engaging commentary.
• Schedule interviews and plan content with the News Director.
• Coordinate with Digital Manager for web and social posts.
• Maintain awareness of local, national, and global events; build community contacts.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Skills

Decision making

Live ad-libbing

English articulation

Teleprompter reading

On-air appearance

Project management

Prioritize under pressure

Evenings/mornings/weekends

Education

Broadcast journalism degree or equivalent

Job description

WDIO-TV, News Channel 10/13 is the award-winning ABC network affiliate for Northeastern Minnesota and Northwest Wisconsin. Part of Hubbard Broadcasting, WDIO-TV is committed to excellence in all that it does-broadcast news with hyper-local coverage, important public service that deals powerfully with today's issues, and now, more than ever, top-notch digital content, to reach our viewers and followers with information the way they want to receive it. When you work for WDIO-TV, you will find yourself among dedicated, passionate people who work hard every day to improve our product and our community. If you have the qualifications, and you are a person of talent and integrity, we invite you to apply!

Job Overview

The anchor of Good Morning Northland has a pivotal role in the Newsroom, helping to lead the early morning news crew while facilitating communications into the early afternoon. The morning anchor contributes daily content to the early newscast, social media, and online that requires the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment, strong communication across all departments, and the ability to manage others.

Job Responsibilities

• Anchor the morning newscast from 5:00-7:00am, with various live and recorded updates to follow.
• Help make decisions about stories to be included in newscasts and in what order they should air.
• Revise scripts and prepare to deliver them on-air.
• Interview guests live in studio with engaging commentary.
• Schedule & organize off-site interviews for newscast content.
• Work with News Director to plan short- & long-term content.
• Work closely with Digital Manager, coordinating what & how to post stories on the web and on social media.
• Is knowledgeable about local, national, and global events. Has a good understanding of government & legal policy and procedures.
• Maintain extensive community contacts and awareness of local, state and national current events.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• College degree in broadcast journalism or comparable experience.
• Minimum of two years’ experience as a news anchor preferred.
• Quick & effective decision-making, live ad-libbing, and maintain performance under extreme pressure.
• Must be articulate in English, possess excellent written & verbal communication skills, the ability to read a teleprompter, and an ability to get along with and motivate a broad range of personalities.
• Professional & maintained on-air appearance.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, manage projects from start to finish, and meet deadlines without direct supervision.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, prioritize, and organize.
• Ability to work evenings, early mornings, and weekends when needed.

Additional Information

This position is subject to pre-employment driving record background check. A conviction, violation pending adjudication, or adverse driving record more than 3 years old or does not meet the major violation definition per company policy will not, on its own, disqualify an applicant. The company will use background check information in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

Compensation and Benefits

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We are an equal opportunity employer, including disability/vets.

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Hubbard Broadcasting has been committed to representing the communities we serve since our founding over 100 years ago. The same holds true today. We know the best way to accomplish this is by recruiting and retaining top talent from diverse cultures, life experiences, and world views. With dignity and respect, we value YOU and everything that makes YOU uniquely YOU.

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