PM Weekend Anchor/MMJ, WCPO

WCPO, The E.W. Scripps Company ABC affiliate in Cincinnati, Ohio, is seeking a Weekend Anchor/MMJ who will prepare and deliver accurate news reports for the nightside weekend newscasts. You'll be at the forefront of breaking stories and community events that matter most to our viewers during the critical weekend hours when news never stops.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Anchor the newscast.

• Research, gather, write, and develop news content for multiple platforms.

• May report live on location from various news events.

• Perform various community service activities for station, including performing as master of ceremonies for public service events and as host/hostess for station events.

• Perform other duties as needed and assigned.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• Bachelors degree in related discipline preferred or equivalent years of experience

• Generally, 3+ years on camera experience preferred

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• Must connect on camera with a sense of urgency

• Ability to cultivate sources and mine stories

• Knowledge of newsroom computers and computer databases strongly preferred

• Must demonstrate strong news judgment and organizational skills

• Must have keen sense of logistics and ability to work well under intense pressure and deadlines

• Must have good creative and editorial judgment, mastery of journalistic ethics, and libel law

• Must be able to speak clearly and concisely

• Valid driver's license, good driving record, and ability to provide proof of insurance with the company required insurance limits

WHERE YOU'LL LIVE, WORK AND PLAY:

Cincinnati offers the perfect blend of Midwestern charm and big-city opportunities. Known as the "Queen City," Cincinnati sits beautifully along the Ohio River and boasts a rich cultural heritage with world-class museums, a thriving arts district, and historic neighborhoods like Over-the-Rhine with its stunning 19th-century architecture.

The city is home to major league sports teams including the Cincinnati Bengals and Cincinnati Reds, plus a vibrant food scene famous for Cincinnati chili and craft breweries. With affordable housing, excellent parks including the scenic Smale Riverfront Park, and easy access to outdoor recreation in nearby Kentucky and Indiana, Cincinnati provides an exceptional quality of life for media professionals.

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The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified media company focused on creating connection. As one of the nation’s largest local TV broadcasters, Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of more than 60 stations in 40+ markets. Scripps reaches households across the U.S. with national news outlet Scripps News and popular entertainment brands ION, ION Plus, ION Mystery, Bounce, Grit and Laff. Scripps is the nation’s largest holder of broadcast spectrum. Scripps Sports serves professional and college sports leagues, conferences and teams with local market depth and national broadcast reach of up to 100% of TV households. Founded in 1878, Scripps is the steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee and its longtime motto is: “Give light and the people will find their own way.”

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