Morning Anchor (Broadcast Journalism)

Location: Terre Haute, Indiana, United States; onsite, full-time position with flexibility to work any shift.

Company

A media organization producing news and other content across broadcast, digital, and social media platforms.

What you will do

• Present news stories and other content across all platforms in a clear, engaging, and meaningful manner.
• Write, research, copy edit, produce, and deliver news stories and newscasts while maintaining journalistic integrity and production quality.
• Communicate direction with team members and guide, direct, motivate, coach, and mentor others.
• Report from the field, conduct interviews, respond to breaking news, and coordinate urgent newsroom coverage.
• Write content for websites and other eMedia platforms, edit assigned video clips, and interact with viewers on social media.
• Participate in promotional activities, public appearances, special projects, and other assigned duties.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
• Fluency in English and excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to ad lib when required.
• Minimum five years of experience in news reporting or anchoring, with the requirement potentially varying by market size.
• Superior on-air presence and excellent news judgment, with extensive knowledge of local and national current events, history, newsmakers, and issues.
• Experience guiding, directing, and motivating others, including identifying developmental needs and coaching or mentoring colleagues.
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines, and other office equipment.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, listen effectively, understand problems, and collaborate on solutions.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Flexibility to work any shift.

Culture & Benefits

• Work supports broadcast, digital, website, eMedia, and social media news distribution.
• Role emphasizes journalistic integrity and production quality.
• Includes opportunities for public appearances and interaction with viewers and users.