Morning Anchor / Multimedia Journalist

Job Description

Morning Anchor / Multimedia Journalist, WFTS

WFTS, the E.W. Scripps Company ABC powerhouse station in Tampa, Florida is looking for an energetic and engaging Weekday Morning Anchor to bring their talents to one of the most dynamic news markets in the country. The best fit for this position doesn't want to be trapped behind a desk or tied to a teleprompter. We're looking for someone who wants to be a part of the community they live in and tell the stories of their neighbors. You should also be a great teammate who's committed to collaborating with and supporting your co-workers.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:
• Anchor morning broadcasts Monday-Friday. Report regularly.
• Generate compelling story ideas tailored for multiple platforms.
• Report live on location from various news events.
• Organize material, and write stories according to prescribed editorial story style, and formats for each of our platforms- including digital.
• Research stories through personal contacts, the internet and other sources deciding the best angle and approach for the story.
• Collaborate effectively with News, Promotion, Production and Engineering on daily broadcast, special projects and online coverage.
• Make community appearances and participate in station-led initiatives.
• Build a network of informational sources to provide exclusive stories for the Scripps brand.
• Meet all production deadlines.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
• Bachelors degree in relation discipline preferred or equivalent years of experience.
• Generally, 5+ 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.

If you are a current Scripps employee, please do not apply on this site. Please access our internal career site at Worklife > My Info > View Open Positions at Scripps.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g47bq7-3-140-249-104-42 in your application.