WTVQ ABC 36 News is seeking a dynamic, experienced Weekend Anchor/MMJ to join our team in Lexington, Kentucky. We are committed to providing high-quality local news coverage and are looking for a driven, creative, and versatile journalist who can excel both behind the desk and in the field.
Job Responsibilities:
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Anchor newscasts with professionalism, credibility, and energy
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Act as a newsroom leader, helping to shape the vision and direction of newscasts
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Develop and produce engaging, accurate, and timely newscasts
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Generate story ideas and develop sources to create compelling, local content
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Shoot, write, and edit news stories as a Multimedia Journalist (MMJ)
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Maintain excellent news judgment and editorial decision-making
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Collaborate with producers, reporters, and photographers to ensure seamless, high-quality broadcasts
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Engage with viewers through social media and other platforms to enhance audience experience and coverage
Requirements:
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Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field
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Minimum of 2 years of experience as an Anchor, MMJ, or Reporter preferred
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Ability to produce newscasts and generate creative content under tight deadlines
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Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills
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Proficiency in shooting and editing video
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Excellent news judgment and leadership abilities
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Comfortable with live reporting and breaking news coverage
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Familiarity with newsroom software and editing tools
Additional Skills:
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Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively and work independently
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills
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Knowledge of AP style and adherence to journalistic standards
To Apply:
Please email your resume, references, and a link to any samples of your work to:
hr@wtvq.com. EOE M/F/D/V pre-employment background screen required. WTVQ is a drug free environment and we reserve the right to administer random drug testing as deemed necessary.
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