Category:
News
Position/Title:
Anchor
Details:
JOB SUMMARY: Deliver newscasts accurately, clearly and concisely and in an
engaging manner.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:
* Evaluate news leads and tips
to develop story ideas. Gather and verify accurate information regarding
articles through interviews, remark as well as research.
* Build network of
sources who supply information that allows the Company to stay ahead of its
competitors.
* Present compelling, clear, creative and accurate live shots.

* Organize material and write articles based on the details and information
obtained.
* Use various social platforms to give updates as well as news
stories to the public.

Specialized Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
* Solid vocal delivery, camera
presence, and clear enunciation.
* Strong reporting skills.
* Understand
importance of social media.
* Excellent reading, writing, spelling, grammar
and organizational skills.
* Promotes teamwork and maintains attitude of
cooperation with all station personnel.

Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Communication/Journalism or
related degree required (equivalent years of experience may substitute for
education); plus (3) years television anchoring or reporting experience
required.

Training/Equipment: Operate newsroom computer systems.

Work Environment/Physical Requirements: High stress environment with
deadline pressures. Some travel will be required. Position requires work on
weekends and holidays.

NOTE: This job description contains the basic requirements for the position
and is NOT intended to be a complete list of responsibilities; other duties may
be assigned.

********* EOE/MINORITIES/FEMALES/VETERANS/DISABLED *********

Vacancy Type:
Full Time
Date Posted:
4/24/2015
Closing Date:
7/1/2015
City:
Birmingham – 35209
State:
Alabama
URL:
wiat.com/wiat-42-careers/

Experience:
Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Communication/Journalism or related degree required (equivalent years of experience may substitute for education); plus (3) years television anchoring or reporting experience required.
Requirements:
Principal Duties & Responsibilities:
* Evaluate news leads and tips to develop story ideas. Gather and verify accurate information regarding articles through interviews, remark as well as research.
* Build network of sources who supply information that allows the Company to stay ahead of its competitors.
* Present compelling, clear, creative and accurate live shots.
* Organize material and write articles based on the details and information obtained.
* Use various social platforms to give updates as well as news stories to the public.
Contact:
Please apply at: www.wiat.com/wiat-42-careers/
WIAT-TV –, 2075 Golden Crest Drive Birmingham. Media General is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V.

Job posted by an EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

(07-01-15)