Description

WNCT 9 On Your Side in Greenville, North Carolina has an opening for a weekend anchor /MMJ. If you have MMJ, producer, and fill-in anchor experience and are serious about putting a credible product on the air, we want to hear from you. The successful candidate will co- anchor most Wednesdays-Fridays, anchor and produce the weekend newscasts, and MMJ as needed.

This position presents, reports, shoots, writes, voices, edits and feeds news production content for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers.

• Gathers and presents accurate and interesting information for news stories and other content for all platforms.

• Evaluates news leads and tips to develop story ideas. Gathers and verifies accurate information about newsworthy events by interview, investigation, or observation.

• Ensures that all news content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.

• Writes and delivers news stories in a clear and concise manner.

• Assists in writing, copy editing, researching, and coordinating news programming and other content.

• Presents compelling, clear, creative, and accurate live shots.

• Responds to breaking news and other urgent newsrooms situations as required.

• Participates in promotional activities including public appearances.

• Writes content for the website and other eMedia platforms.

• Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites.

Requirements & Skills :

• Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.

• Minimum 2 years' experience in news reporting; regular or fill-in anchor ing experience also required.

• Producing experience preferred, but willing to teach the right candidate.

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required.

• Superior on-air presence.

• Excellent news judgment with knowledge of local and national current events, history, newsmakers, and issues.

• Proficiency with newsroom computer systems, editing, camera equipment, computers, telephones, and other office equipment.

• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Ability to effectively listen to fully understand problems and communicate with a team to shape a solution.

• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.

• Flexibility to work any shift.

Provide resume and digital reel when applying.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/MENTAL/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: High-stress environment with deadline pressures. Travel will be required on a regular basis. Position requires the transport of equipment weighing up to 60 lbs. Position often requires work in extreme outdoor temperatures.