Posted Date
5/12/2025
Description
<p>The News Anchor serves as the primary presenter of news stories and other content for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers.</p>
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<p>JET24/FOX66/YourErie.com is looking for an experienced news anchor to join our top-rated news team.</p>
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<p>The right candidate will have a minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in the television news business and previous anchor experience. This position requires leadership skills, the ability to produce, write and work in a fast-paced newsroom team environment.</p>
<p>Presents news stories and other content for all platforms.<br />
Ensures that all news content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.<br />
Writes and delivers news stories in a clear and concise manner.<br />
Produces newscasts and communicates clear direction with team members.<br />
Assists in writing, copy editing, researching and coordinating news programming and other content.<br />
Acts as a field reporter as assigned.<br />
Responds to breaking news and other urgent newsrooms situations as required.<br />
Participates in promotional activities including public appearances.<br />
Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.<br />
Edits video clips as assigned.<br />
Writes content for the website and other eMedia platforms.<br />
Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites.<br />
Requirements & Skills:</p>
<p>Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.<br />
Fluency in English.<br />
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required.<br />
Three- five years’ experience in television news business and previous anchor experience.<br />
Superior on-air presence.<br />
Excellent news judgment with an expansive knowledge of local and national current events, history, newsmakers and issues.<br />
Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment.<br />
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.<br />
Ability to effectively listen to fully understand problems and communicate with a team to shape a solution.<br />
Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.<br />
Flexibility to work any shift.</p>