Anchor / Reporter

This is a Full Time Job

ROLE: FOX 5 San Diego/KUSI News duopoly is seeking an AM News Anchor/Reporter to support our growing team. Successful candidate excels in ad-libbing, storytelling on all platforms, connecting with viewers, can receive feedback and models professionalism on and off the air.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Accurate reporting of news stories
• Attend editorial meetings and regularly pitch original story ideas
• Develops community contacts and a network of news sources
• Must be able to ad-lib live breaking news by telling a compelling story
• Works with photographer, producers, desk in the development of a story
• Regularly updates newsroom on story elements and progress
• Uses social media to update news stories to the public
• Attend station partnerships in the community
• Anchor weekend newscasts and specials produced by the station
• Regularly write and proofread stories on assigned broadcasts

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• B.A. or B.S. Degree preferably in journalism or communication
• Previous TV anchoring and reporting experience strongly preferred

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:
• Must interact positively and productively with employees in the field and in studio
• Uphold station values and models professionalism on and off the air
• Strong on-air presentation – must be credible, personable and engaging
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Must be able to accept constructive direction and feedback
• In line with reporting duties, individual must be flexible with schedule and be willing to work additional hours or days or different shifts and holidays as required by news content
• Positive, solution-oriented attitude and team player
• Can perform duties and make decisions under extreme pressure
• Starting $48 an hour commensurate with experience and skill level.
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