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WROC-TV8, a CBS affiliate, is looking for an experienced Weekend News Anchor/Reporter. This individual will present news stories and other content for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging, and meaningful to news consumers. Collects, analyzes, and presents facts about newsworthy events by interview, investigation, or observation.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Presents news stories and other content for all platforms.
  • Ensures that all news content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
  • Researches and analyzes background information related to news stories to provide complete and accurate information.
  • Gathers information via research, interviews, and experience; attends political, news, sports, social, and other functions.
  • Responds to breaking news and other urgent newsroom situations as required.
  • Pitches stories to News Managers and Producers, which are relevant to the local community.
  • Receives assignments and evaluates leads and tips to develop story ideas.
  • Participates in promotional activities including public appearances.
  • Writes content for the website and other digital platforms; edits video clips as assigned.
  • Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites.
  • Ensures station compliance with rules and regulations applicable to FCC, local, state, and federal laws.
  • Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Skills:

  • Bachelor's degree in journalism, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
  • Experience in news reporting and anchoring.
  • Fluency in English; excellent communication skills, both verbal and written with the ability to ad-lib when required.
  • Superior on-air presence both in the studio and live locations.
  • Excellent news judgment with expansive knowledge of local/national current events, history, newsmakers, and issues. 
  • Receptive to coaching, able to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
  • Flexibility to work different hours and shifts.

Salary Range $34K-$38K

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