Details:
WWL-TV/WUPL-TV, the Tegna-owned CBS affiliate in New Orleans, Louisiana, is looking for an experienced, dynamic, enterprising anchor to join our morning team. The successful candidate is a team player and newsroom leader with excellent interviewing and writing skills, and proven ability to skillfully ad lib in any live situation.
This candidate must be a strong, enterprising reporter with the ability to create shareable, compelling stories, and must be connected to the community, fully understand the market and connect with the audience on all platforms.
Responsibilities:
-Anchor newscasts and report on important local stories affecting the community.
-Generate unique, compelling story/show ideas and content.
-Skillfully and calmly handle live, breaking news situations., both in an in-studio or field setting.
-Ability to communicate stories in conversational manner.
-Ability to conduct interesting interviews on a wide range of topics, from hard news to lifestyle stories
-Excellent, creative presentation and writing skills a must.
-Write and post daily on all digital platforms including social media.
-Strong social media skills, including an active presence on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
-Cultivate sources and enterprise lead worthy reports.
-Community and/or talent appearances.
-Perform other tasks as required by management.
-Organizational skills and the ability to work under deadlines.
-Ability to take leadership role in newscast production with strong news judgment.
Vacancy Type:
Full Time
Date Posted:
2/16/2023
Closing Date:
3/16/2023
City:
New Orleans
State:
Louisiana
URL:
http://www.wwltv.com
Experience:
3-5 Years
Requirements:
-Journalism or Mass Communication degree preferred with five years experience as an anchor/reporter.
-Strong on-camera delivery with the ability to ad-lib.
-Excellent writing, packaging, and live skills.
-Must be able to report in a broad range of styles with good on-air presentation skills.
-Demonstrated ability to work under pressure.
-Strong social media presence.
About TEGNA
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities. Across platforms, TEGNA tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions. With 63 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA is the largest owner of top 4 network affiliates in the top 25 markets among independent station groups, reaching approximately 39 percent of all television households nationwide. TEGNA also owns leading multicast networks True Crime Network and Quest. TEGNA Marketing Solutions (TMS) offers innovative solutions to help businesses reach consumers across television, digital and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, TEGNA’s OTT advertising service. For more information, visit www.TEGNA.com.
TEGNA requires all employees to be fully vaccinated (as defined by the CDC) against the coronavirus.
EEO statement:
TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are a drug free, EEO employer committed to a diverse workforce. We encourage and consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, disability, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, veteran status or genetic information. TEGNA complies with all applicable laws related to accommodations.
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