Evening Anchor, MMJ, WPTV

WPTV, The E.W. Scripps NBC affiliate covering West Palm Beach and the Treasure Coast is seeking an Evening Anchor/MMJ who will develop, research and work an assigned beat as well as prepare and deliver accurate news reports in the evenings both in-studio and on-location. The Anchor/MMJ should be someone who understands the need to maintain a dynamic presence on live television. The Anchor/MMJ will also perform various community service activities for WPTV, including hosting station events.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Anchor the newscast.

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

• Pitch story ideas.

• Maintain and cultivate news sources.

• ​Produce daily content on a variety of platforms.

• Edit stories

• Follow the direction of assignment editors, producers and other managers.

• Meet quick deadlines.

• Understanding of current events.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

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

• Generally, 6+ 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.

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