Anchor/Reporter #24-1369 Job at WNYT NewsChannel 13, Albany, NY

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  • WNYT NewsChannel 13
  • Albany, NY

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

Maintain extensive community contacts and awareness of local, state and national current events.

Collaborate with the News Director and other news managers to choose stories to broadcast considering audience preferences.

Meet with the News Director, reporters and other news anchors to be briefed on the day's news.

Revise scripts and prepare to deliver them on-air.

Organize the news to present the most interesting pieces first, ensure late-breaking news is added to newscasts.

Introduce news correspondents reporting on scene and ask relevant questions.

Interview guests and other members involved in particular stories engaging in commentary.

Keep abreast of news developments by studying papers, attending events, and staying in contact with industry professionals.

Write for station's website and maintain an active social media presence.

Make daily promotional community appearances.

Provide newsroom leadership and contribute to overall team effort.

Comply with the moral code of the journalistic profession.

Complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelors in Communication, Speech or related field with at least 1 year of experience as a television news reporter; or a combination of education and experience to meet the requirements of the position.

Quick and effective decision making, live ad-libbing and maintaining performance under extreme pressure.

Highly developed public speaking and interpersonal skills along with exceptional communication skills, both oral and written.

Professional, consistent on-air appearance and ability to read Teleprompter.

Advanced abilities in critical thinking.

Broad knowledge of local, national and international affairs (e.g. political, economic, legislative and cultural).

Comfortable yet professional presence on camera with the ability to improvise in a live on-camera setting.

Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Available to work on a flexible schedule.

Ability to work under stressful conditions and strict deadlines.

Maintain appropriate and strict standards regarding wardrobe, hair, cosmetics and grooming.

Job Tags

Local area, Flexible hours,

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