Anchor - MMJ

Job Summary

The Anchor – Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) is responsible for generating story ideas, gathering information, producing and presenting stories and other content for all platforms including social media and in a manner that is clear, relevant and meaningful to news consumers for a portion of the work week. For the remainder of the work week, be a primary Multimedia Journalist reporting stories and other content for all platforms including social media in a manner that is clear, engaging, and meaningful to news consumers. Ensure all content meets News 12 Network standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.

Responsibilities

• Develop sources, maintain contacts and pursue leads that result in original stories.
• Gather information, video content, interviews, and other elements necessary to produce thorough, high-quality news reports.
• Shoot, write and edit clearly and creatively.
• Operate assigned camera and editing computers.
• Present news and other content across all platforms including social media in a way that connects with viewers, demonstrating credibility, authority and broadly based knowledge of news.
• Assist in the writing, copy editing, researching and coordinating news programming and other content presentation.
• Provide leadership that encourages excellence and assist in the smooth operation of the organization.
• Maintain deep level of familiarity with issues, newsmakers, and current events. 
• Present well-written, fully documented and creatively produced news stories, series and documentaries for all platforms including social media.
• Represent News 12 positively in the community in a courteous and professional manner.
• Participate in promotional activities including public appearances.
• Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.
• Respond to breaking news and other urgent newsroom situations as required.
• Coach and train as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred
• Minimum four years full-time professional news experience including two years anchoring experience preferred
• Creative partnering
• Team building
• Leads effectively by example
• Effective in coaching and training others
• Ability to identify problems and develop solutions
• Highly effective on-air performance
• Excellent news judgment
• Extensive knowledge of local and national current events, newsmakers, and issues
• Ability to conduct in-depth research and pursue investigative stories effectively
• Excellent news writing and copy-editing ability for all platforms including social media
• Knowledge of Libel Laws and ethical foundations of journalism
• Maintain professional personal appearance as defined by News 12 management
• Ability to work cooperatively with others to create a sense of teamwork in the presentation of news and other programming
• Ability to conduct probing, in-depth and engaging interviews
• Proficiency in current and emerging newsgathering and production technologies
• Extensive knowledge of news production techniques and demonstrated ability to develop engaging presentation
• Enhance stories by providing insight and perspective
• Ability to think quickly and respond appropriately in high pressure situations
• Valid driver's license with good driving record
• Flexibility to work any assigned shift