**** is looking for an
Ensemble Anchor to own traffic in one of the country's fastest growing, diverse and most exciting markets. Traffic is a big reason people watch our morning show, knowing the roads and the backways to get around big congestion should be your mission each day. In this role you are also a storyteller and will contribute to our robust calendar of unique and original content.
Our show is an audience focused experience where engagement is key, and being apprised of the latest developments in news and trending social topics would make you a great fit.
You'll be part of an all-star ensemble on our reimagined morning show, lending an edge to top trending stories, pop culture, and rocking and rolling across multiple screens all morning long. You'll also turn long-form community-oriented stories with our NPPA award-winning photojournalists with a goal of establishing a franchise that merges community interests with those of your own to serve our broad and diverse audience.
It's a four-part mission • Use our wealth of traffic tools and technology to guide our viewers through Dallas-Fort Worth's bustling morning commute. • Engage and excite our consumers and followers across every screen • Embrace your authenticity as part of a great team *Immerse yourself in community to represent what they need from ****
We're looking for a self-starter who is fulfilled by collaborating with a team to connect with our neig *** rs across a large metropolitan area. You will be very active in the community at events and bring that knowledge base to our coverage on all platforms.
The ideal candidate does not shy away from technology but embraces it to differentiate their reports from the rest of the market. Pivoting and adlibbing should be a super skill. If you're a reporter who knows their way around continuous coverage looking for a change, this could be a good fit.
Responsibilities : - Gather and present information regarding traffic news on air and online
- Perform live reports and interviews on transportation, news, and community stories
- Collaborate with producers, assignment and digital editors, and co-anchors
- Communicate with the traffic information providers and emergency personnel
- Develop contacts and turn stories for newscasts and online platforms
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements: - Minimum 3 years of on-air broadcast experience preferred.
- Practical knowledge of the roads and highways around the DFW area.
- Must be a strong communicator with the ability to react quickly to breaking news in a changing environment.
- Must have a good understanding of social *** emerging platforms and strong social presence.
- Must demonstrate strong performance skills.
- Passion for collaboration and working as a team.
Benefits: *** offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. *** offers two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, as well as access to dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance.
Our 401(k) program offers full, part-time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis to *** 's 401(k). Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one.
Regardless of participation in *** medical plans, ALL employees receive nine free virtual doctor's appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician for themselves and each of their family members through Spring Health.
*** 's Paid Time Off (PTO) program begins with 15 days of PTO for full-time employees, and nine paid holidays.
*Union employees should refer to their collective bargaining agreement for details specific to their benefits. About *** *** Inc. (NYSE: *** ) is an innovative *** company that serves the greater good of our communities. Across platforms, *** tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, *** 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. *** also owns leading multicast networks True Crime Network and Quest. *** Marketing Solutions (TMS) offers innovative solutions to help businesses reach consumers across television, digital and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, *** 's OTT advertising service. For more information, visit www. *** .com .
EEO statement:
*** Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. *** will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application, please email [Please reply using Staff Me Up]
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