Weekend Anchor​/MMJ

JOB SUMMARY

Deliver newscasts and/or report news and feature stories, blogs and other material originated by the reporter, or assigned by the editor, and read them accurately, clearly and concisely and engagingly.

• Build network of informational sources that will enable the Company to stay ahead of its competitors.
• Develop ideas for news, feature and enterprise pieces, as well as investigative stories.
• Collect and analyze facts about newsworthy events by interview, investigation, or observation.
• Gather accurate and interesting information for newscast presentations.
• Organize material and write articles based on the details and information obtained.
• Present clear, creative and accurate live shots.
• Produce accurate, complete and compelling news copy on deadline.
• Use various social platforms to give updates as well as news stories to the public.

• Excellent reading, writing, spelling, grammar and organizational skills.
• Promotes teamwork and maintains an attitude of cooperation with all station personnel.
• Adept at ad‑lib presentations, without aid of scripts and/or teleprompters.
• Possess exceptional research skills.
• Solid delivery, camera presence and clear enunciation.

Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism or related field preferred, with a minimum of (2) two years’ experience as a news reporter.

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

This job description contains the basic requirements for the position and is NOT intended to be a complete list of responsibilities; other duties may be assigned.

KIMT is an equal opportunity employer