Weekend Anchor/MMJ

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 anchoring 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.