Wls, Weekend Anchor/Reporter

WLS WEEKEND ANCHOR/REPORTER

ABC7/WLS, the ABC Owned Television station in Chicago, IL has an opening for a collaborative anchor/reporter who is responsible for taking ownership of, and working with producers and reporters/colleagues to craft high impact content on linear and digital platforms. The candidate also sets the tone for teamwork and excellence within the station and across the station group. The anchor/reporter is an empathetic and ethical news leader who is committed to uncovering and reporting the facts, and with integrity above all else. He or she must be a team player, compelling journalist, and inclusive storyteller with the ability to authentically engage and connect with a diverse audience. Additionally, the anchor/reporter must demonstrate a full understanding of the powerful voice and responsibility journalists have to, and with, the communities they serve. This position will anchor weekend newscasts and report three days a week.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to the community, which includes representing the station and participating at various community events
• Exceptional reporting, writing and interviewing skills
• Ability to report, write, capture visual content, edit and produce stories for multiple platforms on deadline, such as owned and distributed digital and social platforms
• Ability to source and generate impactful enterprise leads, and create impactful content relying on critical relationships with local news makers
• Be tenacious in their ability to uncover stories through investigation and research
• Active use of social media for promotion and news gathering
• Subject matter expertise in telling high impact stories in breaking news coverage, and ability to demonstrate this from the anchor desk and in the field
• Demonstrated ability to move an audience between linear and digital platforms
• Willingness to lead and mentor

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least five years of journalism experience

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience. Preferred emphasis in journalism or a related field.

Additional Information:

• This role is considered on-site, which means the employee will work from a Company designated location on an ongoing basis.
• Reporting Location – Chicago, IL
• This position is covered under the Company’s collective bargaining agreement with AFTRA.

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