Morning News Anchor

Sacbar; Fresno (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Sacbar seeks a Morning News Anchor to present news stories clearly and engagingly across platforms in Fresno, California. You will write, deliver, and produce stories, coordinating with a team to maintain journalistic integrity and production quality.

The role requires strong on-air presence, excellent communication, and at least five years of newsroom experience. Flexibility for shifts and public appearances is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Fluency in English.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with ability to ad lib.
• Minimum five years' experience in news reporting or anchoring.
• Superior on-air presence.
• Strong knowledge of local and national current events.

Responsibilities

• Presents news stories and content for all platforms.
• Ensures content meets journalistic standards and production quality.
• Writes and delivers news stories clearly and concisely.
• Produces newscasts and directs team as needed.
• Assists in researching, writing, and coordinating news programming.
• Acts as a field reporter as assigned.
• Conducts interviews with news personnel and others.
• Responds to breaking news and urgent newsroom situations.

Skills

Fluent English

Excellent communication

On-air presence

News judgment

Team leadership

Interviewing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism

Job description

The Morning News Anchor serves 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.

• 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.
• Conducts interviews with news personnel and others.
• 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.
• Minimum five years' experience in news reporting or anchoring. (More or less depending on market size.)
• Superior on-air presence.
• Excellent news judgment with an expansive knowledge of local and national current events, history, newsmakers and issues.
• Experience guiding, directing and motivating others.
• Ability to identify the developmental needs of others and to coach, mentor or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge or skills.
• 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.
• Must join SAG AFTRA union
• The annual salary range for this position is $85,000 - $95,000, with final compensation determined based on the candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications