Description

Dominant CBS/ABC combo serving the Tri-Cities, Tennessee and Virginia communities is looking for a Weekend Morning Anchor/MMJ

Our amazing community is home to the Birthplace of Country Music, Bristol Motor Speedway, a Hard Rock Hotel & Casino plus World Class Hiking and Fishing.

Join our station which has been part of the fabric of our community for more than 70 years and is a LEADER in delivering local content to our viewers.

To learn more about our beautiful area click here- Visit Tri-Cities

The s uccessful Weekend Morning Anchor/MMJ candidate should have previous news anchoring or reporting experience. We are looking for someone who can enterprise stories and excels at breaking news . This person will anchor weekend morning newscasts and MMJ three days a week. Must be a team player.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Presents news stories and other content for all platforms.
• 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.
• Work with management to enterprise and develop stories daily
• Demonstrate compelling storytelling using dynamic live shots and stand-ups, creative graphics, and use of digital and social media platforms
• Organize material, determine angle or emphasis, and write story according to prescribed editorial style and format standards
• Build network of sources who supply information
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills :

• Bachelor's degree in Communication/Journalism or related degree required (equivalent years of experience may substitute for education)
• (2) years television anchoring or reporting experience required
• Solid vocal delivery, camera presence, and clear enunciation
• Strong reporting skills
• Understands importance of social media
• Excellent reading, writing, spelling, grammar and organizational skills
• Promotes teamwork and maintains attitude of cooperation with all station personnel