Weekend Anchor​/MMJ

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.
· Presents compelling, clear, creative, and accurate live shots.
· Responds to breaking news and other urgent newsrooms situations as required.
· Participates in promotional activities including public appearances.
· Writes content for the website and other eMedia platforms.
· Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites. Requirements &

Skills:

· 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.
** Provide resume and digital reel when applying.
** WORK ENVIRONMENT/MENTAL/

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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.

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.
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