Anchor/Reporter, Job #4-13
Posted at: 08/04/2010 10:05 AM | Updated at: 04/01/2013 8:39 AM
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QUALIFICATIONS:
- Applicant must have a minimum of 2 years experience in television anchoring and reporting at a commercial television station.
- The ideal candidate has the ability to take a story beyond the basic facts and dig for the hidden details.
- Quick and effective decision making live ad-libbing and maintaining performance under extreme pressure.
- We are looking for a person with a positive attitude who knows how to be a team player.
- College degree is preferred.
- Must be willing to work nights, weekends and holidays.
- Must have a valid driver's license and a safe driving history as determined by the Company. Driving record will be checked.
DUTIES:
- Daily news reporting, including live coverage of breaking events.
- Assist in selecting stories for broadcast, researching, writing and gathering newscast and web content.
- Anchoring on a scheduled basis.
- Developing sources for enterprise stories.
- Maintain extensive community contacts and awareness of local and national current events.
- Provide newsroom leadership and contribute to overall team effort.
- Maintain appropriate and strict standards regarding wardrobe, hair, cosmetics and grooming.
- Shoot, write, edit, post to web and social media.
PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS:
Must be able to perform the functions of the job. The company will make reasonable physical accommodations to facilitate the ability to perform essential job functions.
*Please submit a demo tape in DVD format or a demo reel link of your on-air experience along with your resume and cover letter.
APPLY TO:
Kathy Knox, Job #4-13TV10
WHEC-TV
191 East Avenue
Rochester, New York, 14604
Email: kknox@whec.com
No telephone calls please.
EOE.
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