Anchor or News Reporter

Objectives of this role

• Conceptualize, pitch, and develop news segments
• Choose the most important, appropriate, and interesting news to broadcast based on areas of popular interest and viewer demographics
• Collaborate with newsroom staff to gather and record news content
• Organize segments to ensure the most interesting and timely pieces are presented first
• Cover breaking news events as they occur, including natural disasters, fires, and crimes
• Stay up to date on news developments to ensure the community is well-informed on current events

Responsibilities

• Deliver live, scripted, prerecorded, and breaking news reports, whether in the studio or in the field
• Research news and current events on the local, state, national, and international levels
• Interview guests and other members of the community involved in stories
• Introduce news correspondents and other journalists reporting live on the scene, and ask them relevant questions
• Write and revise scripts, engage in commentary, and ensure late-breaking news is added to broadcasts
• Comply with journalism ethics and standards, and ensure a professional appearance, manner, and use of language throughout broadcasts

Skills and qualifications

• Proven media personality, with the ability to remain comfortable and professional while on camera
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Broad understanding of the newscast process
• General knowledge of local, national, and international affairs
• Passion for breaking news and current events
• Ability to improvise on camera when necessary
• B.A - Bachelor of Arts - Journalism and Mass Communication

Preferred

• Previous experience as a news anchor or broadcast reporter
• Active social media presence
• Ability to work under pressure with strict deadlines
• Ethical and professional research, writing, and reporting skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Team player who works well both collaboratively and independently