Weekend Anchor​/MMJ

WNCT 9 On Your Side in Greenville, North Carolina has an opening for a weekend anchor/MMJ. If you have MMJ, producer, and fill-in anchor experience and are serious about putting a credible product on the air, we want to hear from you. The successful candidate will co‑anchor most Wednesdays‑Fridays, anchor and produce the weekend newscasts, and MMJ as needed.

This position presents, reports, shoots, writes, voices, edits and feeds news production content for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers.

• Gathers and presents accurate and interesting information for news stories and other content for all platforms.
• Evaluates news leads and tips to develop story ideas. Gathers and verifies accurate information about newsworthy events by interview, investigation, or observation.
• Ensures that all news content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
• Writes and delivers news stories in a clear and concise manner.
• Assists in writing, copy editing, researching, and coordinating news programming and other content.
• Is able to present compelling, clear, creative, and accurate live shots.
• Responds to breaking news and other urgent newsroom situations as required.
• Participates in promotional activities including public appearances.
• Writes content for the website and other e‑media platforms.
• Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites.

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work‑related experience.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in news reporting; regular or fill‑in anchoring experience also required.
• Producing experience preferred, but willing to teach the right candidate.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required.
• Superior on‑air presence.
• Excellent news judgment with knowledge of local and national current events, history, news makers, and issues.
• Proficiency with newsroom computer systems, editing, camera equipment, computers, telephones, and other office equipment.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to effectively listen to fully understand problems and communicate with a team to shape a solution.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Flexibility to work any shift.

High‑stress environment with deadline pressures. Travel will be required on a regular basis. Position requires the transport of equipment weighing up to 60 lbs. Position often requires work in extreme outdoor temperatures.