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:
- Anchor newscasts with professionalism, credibility, and energy.
- Act as a newsroom leader, helping to shape the vision and direction of newscasts.
- Develop and produce engaging, accurate, and timely newscasts.
- Generate story ideas and develop sources to create compelling, local content.
- Shoot, write, and edit news stories as a Multimedia Journalist (MMJ).
- Maintain excellent news judgment and editorial decision-making.
- Collaborate with producers, reporters, and photographers to ensure seamless, high-quality broadcasts.
- Engage with viewers through social media and other platforms to enhance audience experience and coverage.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience as an Anchor, MMJ, or Reporter preferred.
- Ability to produce newscasts and generate creative content under tight deadlines.
- Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
- Proficiency in shooting and editing video.
- Excellent news judgment and leadership abilities.
- Comfortable with live reporting and breaking news coverage.
- Familiarity with newsroom software and editing tools.
Additional Skills:
- Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively and work independently.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- 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: [email protected]. 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.