Weekend Anchor - NBC 10

Job Description

Responsibilities

Essential Responsibilities:
• Perform on-air anchor responsibilities for designated NBC10 newscast or program across NBC10's multiple platforms
• Contribute story ideas for key series pieces for daily news programs
• Prepare and/or assemble, and present story content in a fair, accurate and unbiased manner
• Collaborate with news producers and managers to conceptualize, produce and present NBC10 news specials and packages based on either breaking or pre-planned stories
• Generate story ideas, research and set up the content and interviews
• Develop and maintain a network of news sources providing access to exclusive local stories
• Leverage relationships within the community for the purpose of developing connections to story leads and bridge relevant activities through community relations department
• Maintain social media presence that is in line with station/ company policies and guidelines
• Participate in station-sponsored and philanthropic events and all assigned special promotions projects
• Perform field reporting, fill-in for other shows, and other temporary assignments, as needed

Qualifications/Requirements
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Minimum 3 years of experience as anchor in top 20 market
- Minimum 5 years of experience as television reporter in top 20 market
- Bachelor's Degree in Journalism or related field, or equivalent work experience
- Proven track record of strong writing, storytelling and live reporting skills
- Must be willing to work in Philadelphia, PA
- Must have a flexible schedule with ability to work any of a 24x7 shift and willingness to travel and work long hours and on weekends with short notice
- Successful candidate will be required to join the AFTRA Union if not already a member and remain a member in good standing of that Union
- Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States

Desired Characteristics
- Solid news judgment, strong writing and research skills
- Experience in a variety of anchor/host scenarios, including studio, remotes, specials, etc.
- Experience in a variety of on-air reporting functions including anchoring, investigations, franchises, etc.
- Very strong speech skills with the ability to ad-lib effortlessly in various types of situations, particularly breaking news
- Strong understanding and demonstration of editorial judgment and journalistic ethics, including a current knowledge of laws of libel, slander and applicable FCC rules and regulations
- Experience in automated studio environments
- Demonstrated ability to solve problems, prioritize decisions, and successfully manage multiple assignments concurrently in a high pressure, breaking news environment
- Active engagement in Social Media (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
- Effective self-starter with the proven ability to generate and produce news stories
- Proficiency delivering enterprising stories
- Experience being actively engaged in editorial processes and meetings
- Understanding of emerging news production techniques and technology, with a pioneering spirit with desire to learn emerging technologies and invent the future
- Good collaborative and interpersonal skills to communicate at all levels
- Believes that teams are smarter and more dynamic together
- Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.

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