Anchor

Job Summary

To be a primary presenter of stories and other content for all platforms for News 12 NY, including social media in a manner that is clear, engaging, and meaningful to news consumers. Ensure all content meets News 12 NY standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.

Responsibilities

• Present news across streaming, digital, and social platforms in a dynamic, engaging style that resonates with audiences. Skilled at presenting using an engaging, conversational delivery.
• Deliver credible, knowledgeable reporting on both hyper-local issues and major national events, ensuring relevance and trust.
• Move beyond the traditional anchor desk to connect with viewers through stand-ups, explainers, and innovative storytelling approaches.
• Familiarity with digital storytelling tools, live streaming workflows, and social media engagement strategies.
• Collaborative newsroom mindset — comfortable working with producers, reporters, editors, and technical teams to support daily rundowns and special coverage.
• Excellent writing and copy-editing skills, with the ability to adapt content for multiple platforms.
• Act as a field reporter when assigned, bringing context and immediacy to developing stories.
• Strong on-air presence with the ability to connect authentically with audiences across streaming, digital, and broadcast platforms.
• Proven ability to perform under deadline pressure and pivot quickly during breaking news situations.
• Develop sources, maintain contacts, and pursue leads that result in original stories.
• Respond to breaking news and other urgent newsroom situations as required.
• Represent News12 positively in the community in a courteous and professional manner.
• Participate in promotional activities including public appearances.
• Coach and train as required.
• Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred
• Minimum ten years full-time professional news experience including eight years anchoring experience preferred
• Creative partnering
• Exceptional ability to build and lead teams
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Consistently inspires others to achieve excellence by acting as a role model
• Highly effective and proactive in coaching and training others
• Superior problem solver
• Superior on-air performance
• Ability to work cooperatively with others to create a sense of teamwork in the presentation of news and other programming
• Maintain professional personal appearance as defined by News 12 management
• Excellent news judgment
• Extensive knowledge of local and national current events and history, newsmakers, and issues