- Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
****/**** has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Weekend News Anchor / Reporter. In this role, you will be required to produce daily content on a variety of platforms including the internet and social networks, along with performing other duties as assigned by the news managers.
We are looking for someone with a clear understanding of how to dig for a story, research it, write it with an edge, and use strong storytelling and TV production to make it impactful and memorable. Knowledge of the FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) process, computer-assisted reporting, and data-driven reporting is required along with familiarity of legal issues related to investigative television news reporting are required. It is important to have strong writing skills and to have knowledge of current events. Dynamic live television and storytelling skills are a must.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain contacts and sources in the community to enterprise story ideas
- Identify and pitch investigative angles to big daily news stories
- Work closely with Producer and Executive Producer to refine investigative pitches and story scripts
- Write online versions of investigative reports and work with Digital Investigative Producer on "web extra" content for each investigation
- Maintain an active social *** presence to build your brand and solicit original story ideas
- Other duties as assigned
- Exemplary communication skills
- A strong writer
- Sharp wit
- The ability to work well with others
- A self-starter
- The ability to work under deadline and on a flexible schedule that will include evenings and/or weekends is required
- Live shot experience is required
- Previous experience working in a team environment is a must
- 2-3 years of on-air experience is a must
- 1-2 years of investigative reporting experience
*** Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace!
Job Location Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States Company Location HR.****.Cedar Rapids.Cedar Rapids.IA Position Type Full-Time/Regular
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