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Anchor/Reporter
Tribune Company
Kansas City, MO, United States
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As part of the FOX 4 News team the newscast anchor/reporter collects and analyzes information about newsworthy events. The anchor/reporter must be able to prepare those stories for presentation in a live newscast and on multiple station platforms, including fox4kc.com and social media sites.
Responsibilities:
The major responsibilities of this job include but are not limited to:
• Prepare and execute live, compelling television newscasts.
• Receive assignment and/or evaluated news leads and tips to develop story ideas
• Gather, verify and priorities information regarding story through interviews observation and research
• Write clear, concise stories using proper grammar and vocabulary according to newsroom style and format standards.
• Use video effectively and creatively in information gathering, storytelling and story editing; understands the principles of video editing.
• Enterprise stories; cultivates sources for news stories; consistently brings ideas to daily news meetings.
• Demonstrate knowledge of current local national and international events and issues.
• Works effectively under pressure of multiple deadlines each day; meets those deadlines.
• Processes, prioritizes and communicates information clearly and accurately in an unstructured and sometimes distracting environment such as breaking news, live interviews or ad libbing.
• Work effectively with coworkers, including but not limited to news managers, photojournalists, video editors directors, anchors, engineers and producers.
• Use a clear, understandable and pleasant voice; must use proper phrasing, grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and emotional range.
• Works effectively from the field or in studio setting using broadcasting equipment.
• Represents the station via public appearances and speeches.
• Maintains professional appearance based on newsroom standards
• Works long hours or odd hours to report a story; may travel for stories; may be on air for extended period of time including breaking or developing news.
• Use computer software to write and edit stories. Use computer and internet to research stories.
• Post stories to station websites and social media sites
• Social media posting.
• Duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
• BA/BS degree or equivalent degree in journalism or related field.
• Strong writing skills required.
• Journalism background and knowledge of AP style required.
• Strong graphics skills desired
• Strong computer skills desired
• Must be self-directing, self-motivating and able to work will with a diverse group of people.
• Must be able to handle stress, including short deadlines.
• Must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Must be able to speak clearly (with or without corrective devices).
• Must be able to work at a computer for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to work assigned shifts which may include overnights, nights and weekends
• Ability to do other tasks as assigned by news management.