PM Weekend Anchor​/MMJ, WCPO

Overview

WCPO, The E.W. Scripps Company ABC affiliate in Cincinnati, Ohio, is seeking a Weekend Anchor/MMJ who will prepare and deliver accurate news reports for the nightside weekend newscasts. You'll be at the forefront of breaking stories and community events that matter most to our viewers during the critical weekend hours when news never stops.

• Anchor the newscast.
• Research, gather, write, and develop news content for multiple platforms.
• May report live on location from various news events.
• Perform various community service activities for the station, including serving as master of ceremonies for public service events and as host/hostess for station events.
• Perform other duties as needed and assigned.

• Bachelors degree in related discipline preferred or equivalent years of experience
• Generally, 3+ years on camera experience preferred

• Must connect on camera with a sense of urgency
• Ability to cultivate sources and mine stories
• Knowledge of newsroom computers and computer databases strongly preferred
• Must demonstrate strong news judgment and organizational skills
• Must have keen sense of logistics and ability to work well under intense pressure and deadlines
• Must have good creative and editorial judgment, mastery of journalistic ethics, and libel law
• Must be able to speak clearly and concisely
• Valid driver s license, good driving record, and ability to provide proof of insurance with the company required insurance limits

Cincinnati offers the perfect blend of Midwestern charm and big-city opportunities. Known as the "Queen City," Cincinnati sits beautifully along the Ohio River and boasts a rich cultural heritage with world-class museums, a thriving arts district, and historic neighborhoods.