About this role
We’re a newsroom filled with people who want to serve our viewers, work hard and have fun! We’re looking for a morning show anchor who is a leader, values her/his teammates and is connected to the community. You also get to do it in beautiful Lexington, KY – one of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Places to Live. Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
• Presents news stories and other content for all platforms. • 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. • Produces newscasts and communicates clear direction with team members. • Assists in writing, copy editing, researching and coordinating news programming and other content. • Acts as a field reporter as assigned. • Conducts interviews with news personnel and others. • Responds to breaking news and other urgent newsrooms situations as required. • Participates in promotional activities including public appearances. • Performs special projects and other duties as assigned. • Edits video clips as assigned. • Writes content for the website and other eMedia platforms. • Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites.
Requirements & Skills:
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience • Fluency in English • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required • Minimum three years’ experience in reporting or anchoring • Superior on-air presence • Experience guiding, directing and motivating others • Ability to identify the developmental needs of others and to coach, mentor or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge or skills • Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines 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
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