Anchor / MMJ

Job Description

Anchor / MMJ, WTKR

WTKR/WGNT, The E.W. Scripps station in Norfolk, Virginia is searching for an Anchor / Multimedia Journalist to create impactful journalism on a daily basis. The Anchor / MMJ researches, writes, captures visual content, and edits stories for multiple platforms. The right candidate will further the station's mission to tell stories that are important to the people who live, work, and play in Coastal Virginia and Northeast North Carolina. Come enjoy the beautiful beaches, harbors, parks, and hiking trails our community offers, with more than 210 days of sunshine each year!

WHAT YOU'LL DO:
• Anchor the assigned newscast(s).
• Research, gather, write and develop news content for multiple platforms.
• May report live on location from various news events.
• Perform various community service activities for station, including performing as master of ceremonies for public service events and as host/hostess for station events.
• Perform other duties as needed and assigned.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
• Bachelors degree in related discipline preferred or equivalent years of experience
• Generally, 3+ years on camera experience preferred

WHAT YOU'LL DO:
• Must connect on camera with a sense of urgency
• Ability to cultivate sources and dig for stories
• Knowledge of newsroom computers and computer databases strongly preferred
• Must demonstrate strong news judgement 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 judgement, 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-gxm71o-3-12-146-140-42 in your application.