WHNS NEWS ANCHOR/REPORTER

WHNS Fox Carolina is seeking an experienced journalist to join our team as an Anchor/Reporter. As a reporter, you will work closely with news managers and producers to create high-quality stories with integrity and accuracy.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

* Gathering data and relevant information on local and national newsworthy events
* Create and present accurate, fair, unbiased news content as assigned. Responsible for providing news and information across multiple platforms and presenting content both inside studios and remotely
* Must be visible in the community and make a reasonable amount of appearances in the local DMA
* Develop and maintain a network of news sources to create exclusive local news content
* Stay current on both local and national news events
* Work cross-functionally and cooperatively as a team member under tight deadlines
* The ability to interact professionally and effectively with all internal employees and external organizations
* Ability to read and understand a variety of materials ranging from professional journals, technical reports and legal documents
* Ability to interpret information to establish facts and determine truth
* Ability to be a creative thinker and find new and entertaining ways to present information
* Should be well presented on-camera
* Act as a team player and newsroom leader while displaying an ability to handle a variety of tasks, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, stressful environment
* Have the willingness to anchor from the field and work on special projects as assigned
* Demonstrated ability of good news judgment
* Ability to interact with all levels of station and corporate management while working well with producers, reporters and technical staff to help craft compelling and memorable newscasts

Qualifications/Requirements:

* 5 years of experience as a television anchor or reporter
* Basic understanding of windows based electronics and the ability to learn ENPS as well as new systems as they are implemented
* BS/BA in Journalism/Communications or equivalent background
* Flexibility with respect to scheduling and/or assigned work shifts