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News Anchor/MMJ (W/End) - WTAP

WTAP is looking for a full-time Anchor/MMJ for its weekend newscasts. The person we're looking for will produce and anchor our weekend newscasts and shoot/report news three days during the M-F week. Other duties include posting news, weather, and streaming video on our web channel. The person we're looking for must be responsible, able to make decisions, be a self-starter with lots of energy, and be able to work well with others in a small team environment.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Producer/anchor evening newscasts & report on weekends
• Report as MMJ three days a week
• Shoot/edit daily content for newscasts and digital
• Operate TVU, conducting live shots from the field
• Generate story ideas and build local contacts
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule depending on news events
• Must have strong journalistic ethics, news judgment, and decision-making

Qualifications/Requirements:

• BS/BA in journalism, communications, or related field
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong professional social media skills.
• Must have a valid driver's license and pass a driver's record check

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