News Anchor

NAB Leadership Foundation; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

NAB Leadership Foundation is seeking a Morning News Anchor to lead on-air presenting across platforms with clear, engaging delivery for audiences. The role requires strong journalistic judgment, a writer's sense, and the ability to guide and mentor team members in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, English fluency, and at least five years of news experience, plus skills with OBS/VMIX and a flexible shift schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Fluency in English.
• Knowledge of OBS/VMIX systems preferred.
• Five years' experience in news reporting or anchoring.
• Excellent on-air presence and news judgment.
• Ability to coach or mentor others.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Flexibility to work any shift.

Responsibilities

• Presents news stories and other content for all platforms.
• Writes and delivers news stories clearly.
• Produces newscasts and directs team members.
• Assists in writing, copy editing, researching 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.
• Participates in promotional activities including public appearances.
• Edits video clips as assigned.
• Writes content for website and eMedia platforms.
• Interacts with viewers on social media.

Skills

News anchoring experience

English fluency

OBS/VMIX knowledge

Strong communication

Deadline-driven

Mentoring others

Flexible shifts

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism

Tools

OBS/VMIX

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.
• Knowledge of OBS/VMIX systems is preferred.
• 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.