Evening Anchor / Multimedia Journalist

Job Description

Evening Anchor / Multimedia Journalist, KNXV

KNXV, the E.W. Scripps ABC station in Phoenix, Arizona, seeks a journalist who prioritizes impactful storytelling and community service for our Evening Anchor/Multimedia Journalist role. We're looking for someone who sees the anchor desk as a platform to uplift our community through meaningful journalism, not just a destination. The ideal candidate is a newsroom leader who will embody our commitment to in-depth reporting - from field work to final broadcast - and share our vision that quality journalism strengthens neighborhoods and communities. This role requires someone who forges deep connections within our diverse Valley communities and delivers enterprising journalism alongside their anchor duties.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:
• Anchor early afternoon broadcasts Monday-Friday. Fill-in as needed.
• 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:
• Bachelor's degree in relation discipline preferred or equivalent years of experience.
• 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.

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-rokp02-3-143-17-11-42 in your application.