Category:
Media – Journalism – Newspaper |
Position/Title:
Weekend Anchor/MMJ |
| Details:
The CBS affiliate in Columbus, GA seeks a News Anchor & Multi-Media Journalist to gather, craft, and present content for television newscasts & specials, online, and on social media platforms.
Duties (including but not limited to):
- Anchor weekend newscasts
- Produce weekend newscasts
- Break enterprise news stories (daily) on-air, online, and on social media channels
- Report live (daily) on-air, online, and on social media channels
- Participate in community functions and make public appearances on behalf of our station and company
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URL:
http://https://www.wrbl.com |
Experience:
- Dynamic, confident, and comfortable presenter from the anchor desk and live in the field
- Leverage insatiable curiosity and savvy interpersonal skills to cultivate sources, develop story leads, and regularly break exclusive enterprise and investigative content on all platforms
- Low-to-Zero call/approach reluctance
- Knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act and some practical experience using it
- Strong news judgment
- Never miss a deadline — Highly organized and manages time very well
- Work well under pressure — Ability to handle breaking news and last-minute changes with aplomb
- Superior writing skills — A flair for tease writing highly preferred
- Mastery of AP writing style for the authoring of on-air and digital content
- Ability to post and manage content, engage with viewers, and cultivate story leads on social media platforms
- Familiarity with digital and social media metrics
- Confident and capable videographer who understands the components of visual storytelling and is able to gather compelling visuals, strong natural sound, and solid interviews with field video gear
- Confident, fast video editor
- Strong line producer — The successful Anchor/Reporter candidate will line produce accurate, engaging, fast-paced newscasts which they anchor.
- Professional, collegial demeanor with colleagues and with members of the public
- Strong, candid knowledge of self and your capabilities
- A hunger to learn, improve, and share the experience with team mates
- Hate to lose and driven to dominate competitors
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| Requirements:
Technical Skills:
- Strong working knowledge of a digital content web publishing system
- Strong working knowledge of social media platforms publishing and metrics dashboards
- Strong working knowledge of video cameras and other field gear
- Working knowledge of still cameras
- Strong non-linear video editing skills required. Familiarity with Adobe Premiere video editing software preferred.
- Familiarity with ENPS rundown and story management system preferred
- Ability to operate field live transmission unit essential — TVU experience preferred
- Ability to confidently and safely operate a motor vehicle
- Mastery of smart phone hardware and mobile app operation
Work Schedule is: As Assigned
Primary schedule is Thursday thru Monday 2:45pm – 11:45pm. Will also fill in for other news team members in other dayparts and on other days as needed. Community engagement responsibilities regularly occur during non-news times.
Email your resume and cover letter to News Director Gene Kirkconnell gkirkconnell@wrbl.com.
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Contact:
Apply online at: https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar |
