Morning News Anchor

We are seeking a creative, innovative, and enterprising Morning News Anchor for WBNS-TV Columbus, a TEGNA CBS affiliate. As a journalist, you will excel at both accountability reporting and breaking news, and be comfortable asking tough but fair questions. You will work with producers to develop smart and engaging newscasts, understand the 'why' behind stories, and excel at impact journalism.

Responsibilities:

• Use editorial judgment to help determine content of the newscasts.
• Work with producer and team to create unique, fast-paced innovative newscasts.
• Use social media to determine content of newscasts and highlight big social stories.
• Write and post daily on all digital platforms including social media.
• Develop story ideas, write, shoot and edit news stories for on-air broadcasting.
• Develop original content through social listening and independent sources.
• Perform other tasks as required by supervisor or executive producer.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5-7 years news anchor/reporting experience.
• Develop story ideas, write, shoot and edit news stories for television, mobile and social platforms.
• Write in an exciting, captivating, and authentic manner.
• Use the latest editing and photography tools to tell great stories.
• Deliver on-air news events in an engaging, exciting, and accurate manner.
• Interview news subjects and research for facts and credibility.
• Enterprise news stories.
• Write for the web, including attaching images and streaming video.
• Use creative production techniques such as graphics and new forms of media to enhance stories.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and eye care coverage.
• 401(k) program with company match.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Virtual doctor's appointments and therapy sessions.