Weekend Anchor / Senior MMJ

WISC-TV; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

WKBT News 8 Now in La Crosse, WI seeks an experienced Weekend Anchor/Senior MMJ to cover important stories from the field and on the anchor desk. The role includes opportunities to grow as a storyteller, contribute to digital initiatives, and occasionally fill in for other shows.

You will work with a photographer and receive feedback from a seasoned team and storytelling coach. The ideal candidate has anchoring and live reporting experience, strong news writing, and a passion for context beyond

Qualifications

• Two years of anchoring/live reporting experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or related field.
• Strong news writing and visual storytelling abilities.
• Familiarity with digital cameras, non-linear editing, and social media.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Cover the stories that matter from the field as well as the anchor desk.
• Grow as a storyteller and lead in the digital landscape.
• May be tapped to serve as fill-in anchor for other shows as needed.
• Receive regular, constructive feedback from an experienced team and external coach.
• Collaborate with a photographer and contribute to strong visual storytelling.

Skills

Anchoring

Live reporting

News writing

Visual storytelling

Social media proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism

Tools

Non-linear editing

Social media platforms

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.