Anchor Reporter
On-site · Manchester, New Hampshire, United States
Job Summary
Anchor Reporter at WMUR in Manchester, NH. Delivers scripted and ad-lib material with professionalism and personality, conducts live reporting beyond the anchor desk, enterprises exclusive stories, writes and edits scripts with viewer interaction in mind, mentors reporters/producers, develops sources, and appears at public events. Must be versatile, able to work under tight deadlines, operate mobile transmission devices, and handle weather and shift variability including overnights and weekends. Reports to the Assistant News Director and contributes multimedia updates to mobile platforms throughout the day; requires strong journalistic integrity and the ability to develop compelling angles beyond surface details.
Required Qualifications
- 2+ years of anchor experience
- 2+ years of reporting experience
- Anchor that connects with viewers
- Operate mobile transmission devices
- Valid driver’s license and a clear driving record
- Willing to work varied shifts including overnights and weekends
- In-person attendance is required
- Able to write and edit scripts
- Mentor producers and reporters
- Develop sources
- Enterprise exclusive reporting
- Plan and develop stories on day-of news or special projects
- Coordinate with news managers and producers to develop stories with unique angles
- Deliver scripted and ad-lib material with professionalism
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