Weekend Anchor / Senior MMJ

Morgan Murphy Media; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Murphy Media's WKBT News 8 Now in La Crosse, WI seeks an experienced Weekend Anchor/Senior MMJ to advance their career by covering compelling stories from both the field and the anchor desk.

The ideal candidate has strong verbal and written skills, at least two years in anchoring or live reporting, and comfort with digital cameras, editing, and social media, plus flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Two years of anchoring/live reporting experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or related field.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with digital video cameras and non-linear editing.
• Proficiency with social media platforms and audiences.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to lift 30 lbs of gear and to sit, walk, or stand for long periods.
• Valid Driver's License with a good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Anchor weekend newscasts and report live from the field.
• Cover stories from the field and from the anchor desk.
• Lead in the digital landscape with social media storytelling.
• May serve as fill-in anchor for other shows.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Social media proficiency

Storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism

Tools

Video cameras

Non-linear editing

Job description

WKBT News 8 Now, the CBS affiliate in La Crosse, Wisconsin (DMA 129) is looking for an experienced Weekend Anchor/Senior MMJ who is ready to take the next step in their career. If you are a strong and engaged communicator who wants to cover the stories that matter from the field as well as the anchor desk, this is the opportunity for you.

Here's what our ideal candidate needs to know:

• WKBT is the type of station where you can share your passion with other like-minded storytellers, advance your career, and make an immediate contribution.
• We will provide you with the opportunity to grow as a storyteller, do great live shots, and lead in the digital landscape.
• You may be tapped to serve as fill-in anchor for other shows as needed.
• We provide regular, constructive feedback from an experienced team and an outside storytelling coach.
• You'll need a passion to look beyond an event or press release to provide context to the stories you're assigned.
• You will have the opportunity to work with a photographer on a regular basis and will not do your own live shots.
• We love innovation when it comes to workflow, content, and training, and we want to hear your ideas.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Two years of anchoring/live reporting experience, preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Journalism or related field.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including excellent news writing and visual storytelling.
• Familiarity with digital video cameras, non-linear editing, and social media platforms.
• Demonstrated proficiency with social media platforms and audiences.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays if needed.
• Ability to lift 30 lbs. of gear and to sit, walk, or stand for long periods of time.
• Valid Driver's License and good driving record.

Morgan Murphy Media is a progressive and family-owned business that places our highest values on our employees, the workplace culture, and the communities we serve. WKBT is the CBS affiliate proudly serving western Wisconsin, southeastern Minnesota, and northeast Iowa. In addition to offering an array of traditional broadcast channels and award-winning newscasts, we are at the forefront of the digital and on-demand landscape locally through our website and news, weather, and streaming apps.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our employees and our communities.