Anchor-Reporter

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Job Title Anchor/Reporter Job Description I. Job Summary | Major goals and objectives. The Anchor/Reporter at Arizona’s Family CBS 5 & 3 TV (Meredith Corp.) is one of the chief journalists in the newsroom. He/she develops content, writes and edits scripts and presents the news in an engaging way as to attract the largest available audience to the station’s newscasts. This position collaborates with producers to execute the station’s key newscast strategies daily. He/she is an ambassador for the station’s community initiatives. II. Essential Job Functions Weight % Accountabilities, Actions and Expected Measurable Results 55% Anchors newscasts. Covers news stories. Writes and edits news copy. 25% Works with Producers to create newscasts, teasers and promos. 5% Works with News Director, Managing Editor and Producers to plan and prepare for special event coverage. 15% Conducts interviews and makes personal appearances on behalf of the station. Works with promotion department in promoting the news product. 100% III. Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements | All must be met to be considered. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications or related field, or equivalent training and/or experience. Experience: Six years’ experience as primary anchor and reporter for commercial/public television. Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to blend words and video into interesting and informative television news stories. Must be a skilled communicator with ability to connect with a diverse audience. Ability to assimilate information quickly. Ability to compile and summarize information into a clear, concise and understandable presentation. Ability to conduct meaningful and interesting interviews. Must do story research and have knowledge of script writing, news gathering and editing. Be at ease with meeting the public. % Travel Required (Approximate): 10% It is the policy of Meredith to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Meredith will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Meredith participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees #LMG#

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