Job description
WDAF-TV/Fox4 Kansas City is seeking an Anchor/Reporter. The Anchor/Reporter serves as the primary presenter of news stories and other content for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers.
Responsibilities:
- Produce content for multiple platforms, including TV, digital, and streaming shows.
- Work with management to enterprise and develop stories daily.
- Demonstrate compelling storytelling using dynamic live shots and stand-ups, creative graphics, and use of digital and social media platforms.
- Organize material, determine angle or emphasis, and write story according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.
- Gather and verify information regarding stories through interviews, observation and research.
- Build a network of sources who supply information that allows the Company to stay ahead of its competitors.
- Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.
- Maintain an on-air persona that is friendly and authoritative, exhibiting urgency every day, particularly during breaking news.
- Lead by example and work with newsroom managers to coach and motivate other staff.
Requirements & Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in communication/journalism or related degree required (equivalent years of experience may substitute for education).
- Three (3) years of television anchoring or reporting experience required.
- Solid vocal delivery, camera presence, and clear enunciation.
- Strong reporting skills.
- Understand the importance of social media.
- Excellent reading, writing, spelling, grammar and organizational skills.
- Promote teamwork and maintain an attitude of cooperation with all station personnel.
- Operate newsroom computer systems.