Job Description
Entertainment Anchor/Reporter
KTLA is seeking candidates for the role of entertainment anchor/reporter. Duties will include daily live segments on KTLA's #1 morning news, hosting KTLA's award-winning red-carpet specials including Emmys and Oscars as well as delivering daily entertainment reports for Nexstar stations. Candidates must possess a strong background covering the news of entertainment, and the business of Hollywood, in a major market and/or a network, extensive on-air experience with large market and/or network television as well as a journalistic background. Connections, contacts and extensive relationships with key stakeholders in the entertainment industry is a plus.
The ideal candidate will be a team player who understands the KTLA morning news, its audience, the business of entertainment, and works well in a team environment. The ideal candidate will be responsible for covering a wide range of entertainment news, from breaking stories to in-depth features and interviews and will need to stay up-to-date with the latest trends and developments in the industry, attend events, and build relationships with key industry figures. This role requires excellent writing and communication skills, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work under tight deadlines.
Duties
• Anchor Entertainment and trending news segments on KTLA's morning news or other day parts as assigned.
• Conduct interviews with celebrities, industry professionals, and other relevant figures.
• Host KTLA's award winning red carpet specials including but not limited to Emmys and Oscars.
• Attend and cover entertainment events, such as movie premieres, award shows, and industry events.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and developments in the entertainment industry.
• Build and maintain relationships with key industry contacts.
• Collaborate with producers to produce high-quality content.
• Ensure all content is accurate, engaging, and adheres to our editorial standards.
• Use social media to promote content and engage with our audience.
Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field preferred.
• Proven experience as an entertainment anchor/reporter or similar role.
• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and handle multiple assignments.
• Knowledge of the entertainment industry and current trends.
• Proficiency in using social media platforms.
• Experience with multimedia content creation, such as video and audio.
• Strong research and investigative skills.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with industry contacts.
KTLA will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring
Compensation - $160,000+ commensurate with experience and skill level
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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-repb07-18-119-108-9-42 in your application.