Weekend Anchor / Multimedia Journalist

Job Description

Weekend Anchor / Multimedia Journalist, KNXV

KNXV, the E.W. Scripps ABC station in Phoenix, Arizona is looking for a Weekend Anchor/Multimedia Journalist. We want a reporter first – someone who brings high-energy storytelling both to the anchor desk and the field. You'll anchor weekend mornings and report three days during the week, requiring versatility and drive.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:
• Anchor weekend morning broadcasts. Report 3 days/week.
• Present weather forecast for weekend morning broadcasts.
• 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.
• 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-rjb9eb-13-58-28-53-42 in your application.