Weekend Anchor & Senior MMJ: Lead Storytelling & Live Coverage

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 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