Multi-Skilled Anchor at Paramount+ Atlanta, GA

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Job summary

Paramount+ in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Multi-Skilled Anchor to drive hyper-local journalism. This role involves delivering clear, engaging news coverage and creating dynamic newscasts in a cutting-edge environment. Candidates must have 5-10 years of experience, strong writing skills, and knowledge of the Atlanta market.

The selected applicant will be responsible for breaking news, establishing community relationships, and leading newsroom collaboration. A B.A. in a related field is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of top market experience in news reporting.
• Ability to deliver live and pre-recorded coverage.
• Knowledge of the Atlanta market and community issues.

Responsibilities

• Deliver breaking news coverage in live and pre-recorded formats.
• Shoot and edit high-quality news stories.
• Establish relationships within the community.

Skills

On-air presence

Strong writing skills

Community engagement

Social media interaction

Education

B.A. degree in related field

Job description

Multi‑Skilled Anchor – Paramount+ – Atlanta, GA.

The brand‑new CBS Atlanta is building a fresh take on news, and it will look like nothing Market #7 has seen before. We’re looking for multiskilled anchors to drive hyper‑local journalism and our connection with the community. The ideal candidates will have a proven ability to comfortably, confidently, and conversationally communicate with interviewees and viewers.

The MSJ Anchor will work closely with producers and directors to create dynamic newscasts in state‑of‑the‑art full‑VR environments. Never done that before? We’ll train you. Top candidates will show their appetite for owning stories every step of the way, from pitch to writing, shooting and editing. Candidates will create entertaining and enterprising content that meets station strategies, meeting the audience wherever they are, whenever they need us.

Responsibilities

• Clearly and competently deliver breaking news coverage and dynamic newscasts, both unscripted and scripted in live and pre‑recorded formats.
• Shoot and edit breaking news, day of air and special projects ensuring all pictures and sound are of the highest quality and accurately recorded.
• Enterprise character‑driven stories, break news and advance headlines.
• Establish and maintain relationships/sources within the community.
• Quickly gather and verify its accuracy, disseminating critical information for air.
• Write crisp, conversational copy that engages viewers.
• Must be able to interact with viewers/users on social media sites.
• Be a newsroom leader who models the spirit of collaboration across the station.
• Perform other duties as assigned by editorial leadership.

Qualifications

• B.A. degree in a related field is preferred.
• At least 5‑10 years of top market experience.
• Strong writing skills and an understanding of television news and entertainment reporting techniques are essential.
• Extensive knowledge of the Atlanta market; including issues and topics that matter most to the community.
• Superior on‑air presence with record of leading big‑event, continuous coverage.
• Able to work a flexible schedule in a 24/7 news environment in addition to standard hours.
• Must have valid driver's license.

Equal Employment Opportunity

• Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/veteran.
• We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran status.
• If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access as a result of your disability.
• You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to [e-mail]. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.