Morning Anchor/Managing Editor

Job Overview

The position of Anchor/Managing Editor is responsible for selecting stories for broadcast, researching, writing and gathering newscast content ,presenting live on TV and radio unscripted and scripted news reports & overseeing the daily news gathering, planning and reporting for television and digital platforms. Provides leadership to news staff.

Job Responsibilities

• Originate and develop stories for broadcast and digital. Research and gather content for story. Write clear, accurate, and interesting stories. Break down complicated and involved stories so that they are easy to understand. Ensure that any visuals shown are relevant, appropriate, and impactful.
• Present live scripted and unscripted news reports; may present live stories from the scene of the news, the newsroom and/or studio or may tape stories for later broadcast.
• Travel to the scene of a news story to gather video and other information for broadcast.
• Write and post stories to website and other digital media platforms. Frequently update online stories.
• Shoot steady, sequenced video with good, clean audio for news, weather, and sports for daily newscasts, specials, and social media under tight deadlines and for multiple shows.
• Edit video satisfactorily for news stories such as vos, vo/sots, setups, and reporter pacs using difference techniques and different editing machines under tight deadlines. Editing may be done at the station or remote location.
• Complete assignments according to established deadlines.
• Maintain extensive community contacts and awareness of local and national current events.
• Make promotional and community appearances as required.
• Communicate frequently throughout the day and work collaboratively with others in the newsroom.
• Contribute to the overall team effort to provide the market with the best possible local television journalism. Work in a team environment cooperatively and collaboratively with a variety of people. Build working relationships with co-workers, community members, and the general public. Act in a professional manner when representing the station.
• Maintain appropriate standards with regard to wardrobe, hair, cosmetics, and other areas of grooming.
• Attend editorial and strategic meetings. Contribute story ideas on a daily basis.
• Report to work on time and work established schedule/hours. Ability to work other hours or alternate schedules as needed, as assigned by the News Director.
• Complete other duties as requested and needed
• Oversee short- and long-term planning for content (breaking news, enterprise, and investigation) and drive team coverage of big breaking stories and severe weather.
• Motivate, coach, develop, and keep staff focused to ensure excellent performance.
• Address quality and productivity performance issues.
• Hold staff accountable for content that is balanced, fair, accurate, and complete, incorporating where appropriate, a diverse range of sources
• Mentor producers and reporters for strong daily news coverage
• Make editorial decisions regarding content and coverage
• Work with fellow managers on long-term planning, covering shifts, and joining on-call schedules.
• Complete other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Communication, Speech, or related field with 2 years experience as a news anchor; or a combination of education and experience to meet the requirements of the position.
• Quick and effective decision-making, live ad-libbing, and maintaining performance under extreme pressure.
• Highly developed public speaking and interpersonal skills along with exceptional communication skills, both oral and written.
• Professional, consistent on-air appearance and ability to read Teleprompter.
• Advanced abilities in critical thinking.
• Broad knowledge of local, national, and international affairs (e.g. political, economic, legislative, and cultural).
• Comfortable yet professional presence on camera with the ability to improvise in a live on-camera setting.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Available to work on a flexible schedule.
• Maintain appropriate and strict standards regarding wardrobe, hair, cosmetics, and grooming.
• Deep understanding of content planning and editorial strategies; able to execute planning and strategies
• Demonstrated strong management, leadership, and customer service (internal and external) skills.
• Able to multi-task and problem-solve in a high-energy, fast-paced, and constantly transforming environment.
• Ability to lead goal/objective setting, resource planning, and forecasting
• Strong ability to collaborate, communicate, and build consensus. Skillfully manage relationships with a customer service mentality when working within and outside of the organization
• Use time effectively, efficiently, and productively, and meet deadlines. Excellent organization skills.
• Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record as determined by the Company. Driving record will be checked.
• Physical Requirements:
  • Must be able to work in an area that is often noisy and has many distractions.
  • Communicate in English both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to see, read, hear, and speak clearly.
  • Ability to think quickly and give clear directions.
  • Thinks critically and logically.
  • Articulate information in a clear, concise manner to others verbally and in writing.
  • Must have manual dexterity to operate computer, telephones, and other equipment.
  • Must be able to move quickly at times.
  • Work under strict, tight deadlines and in high-pressure situations.

The Company will make reasonable physical accommodations to facilitate the ability to perform essential job functions.

Compensation and Benefits

When extending an offer, the company considers a variety of factors such as (but not limited to) the candidate's work experience, education/training & key skills as well as internal peer equity, and other market and business considerations.
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EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer, including disability/vets.