*** *** is a leading *** company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.
We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.
About ****:
**** (previously ****/ *** 46) has served Atlanta communities for more than 50 years with local news, weather, sports, and entertainment. **** & **** are owned by *** Television, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Would you like to work in the #6 market in a city with a thriving economy and a vibrant culture? **** and **** provides the community with award-winning local news coverage, dedicated community service, and effective marketing solutions for area businesses. Come to Atlanta for the opportunity. The energy...the chance to dream where there's space to contribute. Where creatives, universities, entrepreneurs, and the world's biggest brands intersect. Atlanta has a unique culture all its own with a young population, a bustling city center packed with urban parks and amenities, and famously walkable neig *** rhoods.
Job Summary/Description:
Atlanta News First is looking for a versatile, experienced anchor to join our evening anchor team. The right candidate for this position is a team player who can help elevate our content, develop our team, and connect with our audience.
Duties/Responsibilities include (but not limited to):
- Anchor/ co-anchor 2-3 hours of live, local broadcast news daily
- Fill in on other newscasts as needed
- Anchor digital segments as assigned
- Create compelling content for broadcast, streaming, digital, and social platforms daily
- Generate enterprise story ideas; turn an enterprise story minimum of 2x per month
- Be a leader in the newsroom by actively engaging in the editorial process and mentoring journalists
- Develop a strong network of sources in the community
- Represent Atlanta News First by actively participating in community events
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field preferred
- Minimum 10 years of experience as an on-air broadcast journalist; 5 years of anchoring experience preferred
- Major market experience preferred
- Strong writing skills
- Strong time-management skills
- Must provide a link to recent examples of reporting and anchoring
If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to *** , you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter, and references
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the *** -TV UltiPro self-ser *** portal)
****-TV/ *** *** is a drug-free company
Additional Info:
*** *** provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, *** *** complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
*** *** expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of *** ’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
*** *** encourages all new employees to fully vaccinate against the coronavirus before the first workday.
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