Primetime News Anchor​/Host​/Reporter

FOX 43 Topeka is seeking an experienced, high-impact journalist to serve as our 9 p.m. primetime anchor, host a weekly statewide political program and report enterprise content with relevance across Kansas.

This role is ideal for an anchor who enjoys being the face of a growing primetime newscast but also wants to stay active in the field, producing in-depth, high-interest reporting. As part of our Kansas Capitol Bureau, this position plays a leading role in political and breaking news coverage with statewide reach, airing in the Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka and Joplin markets.

You will anchor a growing hourlong 9 p.m. newscast (with a dedicated producer), host and help shape our weekly program Inside Kansas Politics, and report enterprise and breaking political stories from the Kansas Capitol and across the state. This is a leadership role that expects strong news judgment, aggressive reporting and a polished on-air presence, and it is compensated accordingly.

• Anchor the FOX 43 9 p.m. newscast and serve as a primary on-air representative of the station
• Host and help plan our weekly statewide political program, Inside Kansas Politics
• Report enterprise and breaking political news as part of the Kansas Capitol Bureau
• Produce, write and present content for linear TV, digital platforms, CTV app and social media
• Act as a field reporter or field anchor as needed, including statewide travel
• Conduct in-depth research, interviews and aggressive questioning of lawmakers and news makers
• Respond to breaking news and urgent newsroom situations
• Help enterprise daily story ideas in collaboration with newsroom leadership
• Edit video and write scripts and web content as assigned
• Participate in promotional activities and public appearances
• Interact with viewers on social and digital platforms
• Serve as a newsroom leader and mentor when appropriate

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, Political Science, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• Minimum two years of on-air anchoring and/or reporting experience
• Strong political reporting interest and experience preferred
• Excellent news judgment and deep understanding of local, state, and national issues
• Superior on-air presence with strong live-shot experience
• Excellent writing, copy editing and research skills
• Ability to work well under deadline pressure and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Proficiency with newsroom technology and production systems
• Strong communication skills with the ability to ad-lib when required
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record
• Flexibility to work varying schedules as news demands

This position is compensated at a level commensurate with its scope and expectations. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance and a 401(k) with company match.