KAAL-TV in Rochester is seeking a Weekend Anchor/MMJ.
Business Unit
KAAL-TV
Employee Classification
Full Time Regular
About Us
As an ABC6 News (KAAL-TV) employee, you are surrounded by opportunity while experiencing a forward-thinking philosophy. You will work among passionate, engaged professionals who work together to create content on Television and Digital platforms for our audience. Whether you are searching for a career On-Air, Behind-the-Scenes, or Marketing & Promotion, there is an opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive within ABC6 News and Hubbard Broadcasting.
Job Overview
We are looking for a dynamic anchor who is an accomplished journalist with solid experience both on the desk and in the field.
Someone with a positive can-do attitude and great personality. The ideal candidate should have excellent live reporting skills, and a passion for enterprise reporting, utilizing creative storytelling techniques and styles.
Job Responsibilities
- Anchor weekend early evening and late newscasts. Report three days a week.
- Have the ability to produce newscasts when needed.
- Collaborate with reporters, meteorologists, and production staff to make newscasts compelling and engaging.
- Work flexible hours and days, and be willing to fill-in on other shifts as needed.
- Revise scripts and prepare to deliver them on-air.
- Report, shoot, write, and edit stories for air and digital platforms.
- Write for station's website and maintain an active social media presence.
- Keep abreast of news developments by studying papers, attending events, and staying in contact with industry professionals.
- Maintain extensive community contacts and awareness of local, state, and national current events.
- Make occasional promotional community appearances.
- Provide newsroom leadership and contribute to the overall team effort.
- Ethical news judgment.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- B.A. Degree in Journalism or equivalent field preferred. At least three years of experience as a reporter as well as demonstrated experience on the anchor desk preferred.
- Strong live skills, well-developed ad-lib ability to handle extended breaking news coverage.
- Must have ability and necessary experience to shoot, write, and edit stories for broadcast and digital platforms.
- Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written.
- Advanced abilities in critical thinking.
- Broad knowledge of local, national and international affairs (e.g. political, economic, legislative and cultural).
- 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.
- Strong social/digital media skills.
- Valid driver's license and good driving record.
Additional Information
This position is subject to pre-employment driving record background check. A conviction, violation pending adjudication, or adverse driving record more than 3 years old or does not meet the major violation definition per company policy will not, on its own, disqualify an applicant. The company will use background check information in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.
Compensation and Benefits
When extending an offer, the company considers a variety of factors such as (but not limited to) the candidate's work experience, education/training & key skills as well as internal peer equity and other market and business considerations.
The hourly rate of pay for this position is $18-$20 per hour.
For information regarding our benefits, please copy the link below and paste in your browser: https://hubbardbroadcasting.com/our-company/working-here/
EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer, including disability/vets.
Diversity Statement
Hubbard Broadcasting has been committed to representing the communities we serve since our founding over 100 years ago. The same holds true today. We know the best way to accomplish this is by recruiting and retaining top talent from diverse cultures, life experiences, and world views. With dignity and respect, we value YOU and everything that makes YOU uniquely YOU.
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