KMSP-TV in Minneapolis/St. Paul is seeking a News Anchor.
Here’s a dictionary definition of a news anchor.
anchor
noun an·chor \ˈaŋ-kər-\
“A person who reads the news and introduces the reports of other broadcasters on a television news program.”
And that’s not what we are looking for.
FOX 9/KMSP-TV, the FOX O and O in Minneapolis/St. Paul, is instead looking for a 21st Century multi-platform journalist and innovative communicator to help lead our 430a-6a newscasts. You’ll be dynamic and motivated. You’ll live and breathe news and information from our community, state and the world around us. You’ll be able to write and deliver that information in a compelling and distinctive style. You’ll be an excellent, unscripted live interviewer. And you’ll own social media…not just what’s hot now but what’s coming down the road too.
You’ll have:
- A four year college degree with emphasis in Communications and Journalism preferred.
- 3 -5 years' experience in a medium to major market.
- Strong news judgement and a superior knowledge of current events
- Conversational, pithy writing skills that stand out from “news-speak”.
- A professional appearance
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.
At FOX, we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company’s success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.
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