Lead Anchor - Reporter

Job Summary

News 12 is looking for the right individual to be the primary presenter of news and other content across all platforms including social media in a way that connects with viewers, demonstrating credibility, authority and broadly based knowledge of news.

The News Anchor / Multimedia Reporter will assist in the writing, copy editing, researching and coordinating of news programming and other content presentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop sources, maintain contacts and pursue leads that result in original stories.
• Provide leadership that encourages excellence and assist in the smooth operation of the organization.
• Maintain a deep level of familiarity with issues, newsmakers, and current events.
• Will act as field reporter as assigned as well as respond to breaking news and other urgent newsroom situations as required.
• The candidate must have the ability to independently shoot, write and edit clear, relevant and meaningful news stories.
• Position is responsible for participating in promotional activities including public appearances, will also participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred
• 5+ years full-time professional news experience including two years anchoring experience preferred
• Highly effective on-air performance, excellent news judgment, and extensive knowledge of local and national current events and history, newsmakers, and issues are required
• Should have excellent news writing and copy editing ability for all platforms including social media
• Ability to work independently in a one man band, backpack, multimedia environment
• Ability to edit on non-linear systems i.e. Adobe Premier
• Knowledge of libel laws and ethical foundations of journalism
• Ability to conduct probing, in-depth and engaging interviews and enhances stories by providing insight and perspective
• Ability to think quickly and respond appropriately in high pressure situations
• Valid driver's license with good driving record
• Ability to lift, carry and maneuver up to 50 lbs
• Ability to work inside a climate controlled office / studio environment and outside in all weather conditions including extremes in hot and cold temperature, wet or humid conditions
• Flexibility to work any assigned shift with ability to work nights, weekends and holidays; or longer shifts due to breaking news
• Expected to write web / digital copy for all stories

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Please review our for further details. This position is identified as being performed in / or reporting to company operations in New York State.

Salary ranges are supplied in compliance with New York State law. Pay is competitive and based on a number of job-related factors, including skills and experience.

The starting pay rate / range at time of hire for this position in the posted location is $102,816.00 - $168,912.00 / year.

The rate / range provided herein is the anticipated pay at the time of hire, and does not reflect future job opportunity.