News Anchor / Reporter, WMAQ-TV

Job Description

Responsibilities
WMAQ-TV is the NBCUniversal station in Chicago and is looking for a News Reporter and Anchor responsible for gathering and preparing news information for on-air broadcast functioning as a news segment reporter or on-set anchor as assigned. Assignments include preparing stories for broadcast on the station's web site or other digital platform as assigned.

JOB DUTIES:
• Covers news stories as assigned by the Local News Department management and reports the facts on the station's newscasts, recorded programs and/or during other live broadcasts, either in the studio or out on location.
• Edits or supervises the editing of video used in conjunction with news stories and programs.
• Writes scripts, lead-ins, cues and bridges as requested by supervisor.
• Will make appearances before social and civic groups, schools and colleges on behalf of the station.

Qualifications/Requirements
• Minimum 3 years of on-air television experience covering News as a TV Reporter and/or a News Anchor
• Minimum 4-year college degree in Journalism, Communications or related broadcast field
• Able to travel, work longer hours with short notice and work varied schedules during the week and weekends when necessary.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English, with the ability to speak and write fluently is desired

ADDITIONAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:
• Must be willing to work in Chicago, IL
• This is an AFTRA-union represented position and union membership will be required upon hire if not currently a member.
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Desired Characteristics
• Knowledge of Chicago area and Chicago-area news, events, government and communities
• Well versed in a wide variety of subjects to include local, state and national affairs
• Ability to communicate on-air effectively during live broadcasts, fast-changing news environments, special events and breaking news, maintaining confidence, composure and credibility at all times
• Ability to write television news copy combining the script with pictorial content
• Ability to edit video
• Ability to communicate with and work well with people under constant pressure of deadlines
• Ability to make sound News judgments and decisions regarding news stories with the highest integrity and ability to verify facts and information
• Ability to proudly represent the station at community events as an emcee or participant when requested
• Excellent interviewing skills for newsgathering
• Able to handle working efficiently under the pressure of intense deadlines on a regular basis
• Excellent computer skills and ability to work with a variety of computer graphics applications for News as well as MS applications.
• Work well and productively within a strong team environment

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gmwoe3-3-15-137-75-42 in your application.