Weekend Anchor/MMJ

WTVQ ABC 36 News is seeking a dynamic, experienced Weekend Anchor/MMJ to join our team in Lexington, Kentucky. We are committed to providing high-quality local news coverage and are looking for a driven, creative, and versatile journalist who can excel both behind the desk and in the field.

Job Responsibilities:

• Anchor newscasts with professionalism, credibility, and energy
• Act as a newsroom leader, helping to shape the vision and direction of newscasts
• Develop and produce engaging, accurate, and timely newscasts
• Generate story ideas and develop sources to create compelling, local content
• Shoot, write, and edit news stories as a Multimedia Journalist (MMJ)
• Maintain excellent news judgment and editorial decision-making
• Collaborate with producers, reporters, and photographers to ensure seamless, high-quality broadcasts
• Engage with viewers through social media and other platforms to enhance audience experience and coverage

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as an Anchor, MMJ, or Reporter preferred
• Ability to produce newscasts and generate creative content under tight deadlines
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills
• Proficiency in shooting and editing video
• Excellent news judgment and leadership abilities
• Comfortable with live reporting and breaking news coverage
• Familiarity with newsroom software and editing tools

Additional Skills:

• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively and work independently
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of AP style and adherence to journalistic standards

To Apply:

Please email your resume, references, and a link to any samples of your work to: [email protected]. EOE M/F/D/V pre-employment background screen required. WTVQ is a drug free environment and we reserve the right to administer random drug testing as deemed necessary.

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