Description

News & Digital Livestream Anchor (Mobile, Alabama)

WKRG-TV News 5, the Nexstar CBS television affiliate in Mobile/Pensacola, seeks a social media savvy Journalist/Presenter to Co-Anchor AM Newscasts and to Produce & Present Digital Livestreams and Programs on our award-winning team in the Mobile, Alabama / Pensacola, Florida DMA.

The successful candidate will co-anchor weekday morning news broadcasts and produce & host livestreams on all platforms; broadcast, digital, OTT, and social.

When not anchoring or hosting, you will also serve as a Multimedia Journalist covering content for our media platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging, and meaningful to news consumers.

• Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
  
  Anchoring ---
• Present newscast stories on camera with accuracy in a professional, dynamic, warm, and engaging manner.
• Book and conduct live interviews in studio and via remotes to bring informative and entertaining content and conversations to morning news viewers
• Produce & Host livestreams (scheduled programs & breaking news) ensuring high-quality production, accuracy, and audience engagement
• Work with content managers newsroom colleagues to identify and execute frequent livestream opportunities
• Leverage online and social media presence to connect and converse with audience, generate story leads, and promote audience growth on all platforms
• Serve as an ambassador to our coverage area by representing the station at community events and activities
• Copy edit broadcast, digital, and social media stories to ensure accuracy, clarity, and strong storytelling
• Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned
• Report live online, on social media channels, and on-air
• MMJ ---
• Create original content for wkrg.com, social media and streaming platforms
• Research/gather/analyze information, interviews, and video to produce accurate, complete, in-depth, relevant, and fair news reports for publication (digital & social media) and broadcast
• Ensure that all content produced meets company standards for journalistic integrity, timeliness, and production quality
• Author strong copy with correct grammar, punctuation, editorial style, and formatting to meet the requirements of each digital, social, and on-air distribution platform
• Quickly solidify presence on all key beats and develop strong professional relationships with reliable sources
• Daily, pitch & break exclusive, enterprise news stories online, on social media channels, and on-air
• Report/shoot/edit video and audio content of varying lengths/formats to meet the requirements of each digital, social, and on-air distribution platform
• Cooperate and communicate clearly, directly, and regularly with news teammates and other station departments
• Share content across Nexstar's digital network
• Required & Preferred Capabilities:
• Strong news judgment and high journalistic integrity
• Candidates with Investigative Reporting experience preferred
• Confident, authentic, charismatic on-camera presence
• Be able to ad-lib in dynamic situations
• Work well under pressure --- ability to handle breaking news and last-minute changes with aplomb
• Low-to-zero call/approach reluctance --- ability to confidently engage with viewers, officials, those affected by stories, and others to cultivate story leads and information
• Develop new livestream concepts and interactive programming.
• Professional savvy and collegial demeanor when interacting with colleagues and members of the public
• Strong, candid knowledge of self & capabilities and display the willingness and ability to take action to learn, improve, and grow
• Fluency in English
• 3+ years' experience in a local newsroom preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, or a related or complimentary field of study; or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience preferred
• Flexibility to work any shift
• Technical Skills Sought:
• Mastery of AP writing style to author digital, social, and on-air content
• Confident and capable visual storyteller who is able to gather compelling video, strong natural sound, and solid interviews with field video gear to produce people-centered stories
• Strong non-linear video editing skills required --- familiarity with Adobe Premiere video editing software preferred
• Produce and edit vertical video for YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, Facebook Reels and other platforms.
• Optimize YouTube content through strong packaging, including headlines, thumbnails, descriptions and metadata.
• Analyze audience trends and performance data to improve reach and engagement.
• Experience with OBS & vMix streaming tools and AKTA platform preferred.
• Familiarity and confidence with ENPS rundown and story management system preferred
• Familiarity and confidence with Wordpress digital content publishing system preferred
• Valid driver's license required for hire. A clean driving record is required and must be maintained to be able to safely & confidently operate company motor vehicles
• Physical Demands & Work Environment:
  
  The Anchor / MMJ must be able to stand, sit, reach, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, make decisions that impact the results of co-workers, and work outdoors with various weather conditions and indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.
  
  Must be able to lift, set up and operate equipment or items weighing up to 25 pounds.
  
  EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled