News Anchor - KOLO-TV8 Jul 13, 2010
 
Job Details

JOB DESCRIPTION


TITLE: News Anchor (Chief Multi-Media Journalist)
REPORTS TO: News Director
DEPARTMENT: News
GENERAL PURPOSE
General duties explained as anchoring assigned newscasts, representing station in the community, and assisting in the production of multi-media content and delivery.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
• As a Lead Journalist with excellent news judgement, the anchor’s and station’s goals are identical.
• Embraces technology, writing and posting across multiple platforms daily, including blogging and updating the web site and mobile products.
• Regular reporting on important issues with branded delivery and clear viewer benefit.
• Market expert, trained to read well, and who writes and edits daily for the finished and unfinished products.
• Anchors newscasts and specials as assigned by News Director.
• Reviewing and correcting scripts written by others.
• Writing and producing news promotional material with clear viewer benefit.
• Appearing at community functions as assigned by the News Director or as needed to extend the positive impressions of KOLO in the community.

OTHER DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
• Trainer for younger journalists.
• Ability to operate a news camera, if needed.
• Be available for varying work schedule due to temporary or permanent schedule changes, or breaking news coverage. (Including weekends, overnights and out-of-town assisgnments.)

SUPERVISORY DUTIES
• Supervisor for news interns.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL & ABILITY:
• Understanding of newsroom operations, ENG equipment, DTV systems, Web and Mobile media brand and content extension.
• Ability to effectively communicate, motivate and manage people in a positive atmosphere.
• Able to communicate with proper English and proofreading skills for online product.
• Knowledge of journalism ethics, slander and libel laws.
• Excellent skills in dealing with the public and co-workers.

EDUCATION OR FORMAL TRAINING:
A college degree in journalism, related field or equivalent job experience in journalism.
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum 5 years in the field as a reporter. Previous anchoring experience preferred.
MATERIAL & EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY USED:
ENG and computer systems. Online production technology.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:
SALARY:
Commensurate with experience and job duties.
CONTACT:
News Anchor Job Search
4850 Ampere
Reno, NV 89502
KOLO-TV IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All of KOLO employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory completion of the application process, which includes a pre-employment drug test