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Anchor, Traffic (PT)
Tribune Company
Sacramento, CA, United States
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Overview
FOX40 is looking for a traffic anchor to deliver on-air reports during our morning news. This person is responsible for gathering and delivering critical information about traffic incidents and related news stories. Top candidate must be adept at ad-libbing information conversationally and disseminating information unscripted in a compelling storytelling style. Candidate will need to report traffic on all media platforms including on-line, mobile and social media. We are looking for someone who can also fill-in anchor newscasts on a temporary PT basis, report live from the field and anchor live segments in-house during FOX40’s 5.5 hour weekday morning newscasts.
Responsibilities
• Collect, write and narrate information regarding breaking news and daily traffic coverage
• Conduct live reports and interviews during newscasts regarding traffic and traffic-related stories
• Communicate with the station’s traffic information provider and CHP
• Collaborate with producers, anchors and the assignment desk
• Produce content for Twitter, Facebook and other social media sites
• Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience required
• 2+ years live, on-air reporting experience
• Knowledge of Northern California’s major roads, highways and traffic patterns preferred
• Demonstrated ability to deliver clear and efficient information in a live newscast
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work in a rapid, fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Morning shift requires 4am start time.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends, evenings and holidays
• Work on franchise and special report segments after daily traffic duties are complete.
• Required to dress in a polished and professional manner every day
Tribune Media Company (NYSE: TRCO) is home to a diverse portfolio of television and digital properties driven by quality news, entertainment and sports programming. Tribune Media is comprised of Tribune Broadcasting’s 42 owned or operated local television stations reaching more than 50 million households, national entertainment network WGN America, whose reach is approaching 80 million households, Tribune Studios, and a variety of digital applications and websites commanding 60 million monthly unique visitors online. Tribune Media also includes Chicago’s WGN-AM and the national multicast networks Antenna TV and THIS TV. Additionally, the Company owns and manages a significant number of real estate properties across the U.S. and holds a variety of investments, including a 31% interest in Television Food Network, G.P., which operates Food Network and Cooking Channel.
Company Info
Tribune Media Company (NYSE: TRCO) is home to a diverse portfolio of television and digital properties driven by quality news, entertainment, and sports programming. Tribune Media is comprised of Tribune Broadcasting's 42 owned or operated local television stations reaching more than 50 million households, national entertainment network WGN America, whose reach is approaching 80 million households, Tribune Studios, and a variety of digital applications and websites commanding 60 million monthly unique visitors online. Tribune Media also includes Chicago's WGN-AM and the national multicast networks Antenna TV and THIS TV. Additionally, the Company owns and manages a significant number of real estate properties across the U.S. and holds a variety of investments, including a 31% equity interest in TV Food Network and a 32% equity interest in CareerBuilder.