Reporter/Anchor - NE

Charlotte TV-WSOC; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CMG Media Corporation in Charlotte, NC is seeking an enterprising Reporter/Anchor to join WSOC Charlotte's newsroom. The role focuses on breaking news, daily investigative reporting and severe weather coverage, with responsibility to produce original reporting during the week and anchor weekend newscasts.

The ideal candidate has strong live reporting skills, sharp writing, and a track record of ethical journalism, plus the ability to engage audiences across TV and social platforms.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience reporting live from the field on breaking news and severe weather.
• Strong writing skills and sound news judgement, with a commitment to accuracy, fairness and journalistic ethics.
• Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Anchor live Saturday and Sunday newscasts with authority, credibility and strong storytelling.
• Lead breaking news and severe weather coverage during weekend broadcasts.
• Collaborate with producers, reporters, meteorologists and newsroom leaders to shape editorial content and presentation.
• Write news stories that are clear, accurate and unbiased.
• Ability to narrate, ad-lib and add value to live breaking news and severe weather coverage.
• Ability to cover live events for all platforms, including live breaking news and station initiatives.
• Move audience between all platforms with a strong social media presence.
• Demonstrate curiosity that drives understanding of current events.

Skills

Live reporting from field

Anchoring

Social media savvy

Storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or related discipline

Job description

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WSOC TV Charlotte is looking for an enterprising and energetic Reporter/Anchor. This reporter/anchor will join a newsroom that emphasizes breaking news, daily investigative reporting and severe weather coverage. They must dig for extra information. They must also be adept at using social media to gather and break stories. This position requires a newsroom leader who can confidently anchor weekend newscasts while also producing impactful, original reporting during the week.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Anchor live Saturday and Sunday newscasts with authority, credibility and strong storytelling
• Lead breaking news and severe weather overage during weekend broadcasts
• Collaborate with producers, reporters, meteorologists and newsroom leaders to shape editorial content and presentation
• Write news stories that are clear, accurate and unbiased
• Ability to narrate, ad-lib and add value to live breaking news and severe weather coverage
• Ability to cover live events for all platforms, including live breaking news and station initiatives
• The ability to engage in investigative reporting that adds depth to the newscast
• Thorough understanding of social media and demonstrated ability to move audience between all platforms
• Curiosity that drives an understanding of current events
• Demonstrate consistently high proficiency with the necessary technical, writing, and presentation skills for television broadcasts

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience reporting live from the field on breaking news and severe weather
• Strong writing skills and sound news judgement, with a commitment to accuracy, fairness and journalistic ethics
• Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience as a Reporter required; anchoring experience strongly preferred
• B.A Degree in Journalism, Communications, or other discipline

About Cox Media Group

CMG Media Corporation (d/b/a Cox Media Group) is an industry-leading media company with unparalleled brands, award-winning content, and exceptional team members. CMG provides valuable local and national journalism and entertainment content to the people and communities it serves. The company's businesses encompass 17 high-quality, market-leading television brands in 9 markets; 45 top-performing radio stations delivering multiple genres of content in 9 markets; and numerous streaming and digital platforms. CMG's TV portfolio includes multiple primary affiliates of ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, Telemundo and MyNetworkTV, as well as several valuable news and independent stations. For more information about CMG, visit www.coxmediagroup.com

CMG is a special place. Here, we rely on our winning mindset and deep expertise to find creative solutions, think differently, and work together to positively impact the people and communities we serve. It's where we connect and inspire diverse audiences every day and everywhere with our unmatched content, products, services and people.

At CMG, we take pride in our collaborative and open environment, where everyone feels valued, seen and heard. Our shared commitment to living our company's core Values – Teamwork, Integrity, Quality and Fiscal Responsibility - propels us every day, in everything we do. We encourage you to explore #LifeAtCMG, where you can bring your best, authentic self to work, think boldly and make a difference.

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CMG is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.