Evening News Anchor Job at Hubbard Broadcasting, Duluth, MN

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  • Hubbard Broadcasting
  • Duluth, MN

Job Description

About Us

WDIO-TV, News Channel 10/13 is the award-winning ABC network affiliate for Northeastern Minnesota and Northwest Wisconsin. Part of Hubbard Broadcasting, WDIO-TV is committed to excellence in all that it does-broadcast news with hyper-local coverage, important public service that deals powerfully with today's issues, and now, more than ever, top-notch digital content, to reach our viewers and followers with information the way they want to receive it. When you work for WDIO-TV, you will find yourself among dedicated, passionate people who work hard every day to improve our product and our community. If you have the qualifications, and you are a person of talent and integrity, we invite you to apply!

Job Overview

The position of Anchor is responsible for selecting stories for broadcast, researching, writing and gathering newscast content. This position is also responsible for presenting live on TV and radio unscripted and scripted news reports.

Job Responsibilities

  • Maintain extensive community contacts and awareness of local, state and national current events.
  • Collaborate with the news director to choose stories to broadcast considering audience preferences.
  • Meet with the news director, reporters and other news anchors to be briefed on the day's news.
  • Revise scripts and deliver them on-air.
  • Organize the news to present the most interesting pieces first, ensure late-breaking news is added to newscasts.
  • Turn weekly content for newscasts in package form.
  • Contribute daily content pitches.
  • Interview guests and other members involved in particular stories engaging in commentary.
  • Keep abreast of news developments by studying papers, attending events, and staying in contact with industry professionals.
  • Write for station's website and maintain an active social media presence.
  • Make promotional community appearances.
  • Provide newsroom leadership and contribute to overall team effort.
  • Comply with the moral code of the journalistic profession.
  • Complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Bachelors in Communication, Speech or related field with 2 years' experience as a news anchor; or a combination of education and experience to meet the requirements of the position.
  • Quick and effective decision making, live ad-libbing and maintaining performance under extreme pressure.
  • Highly developed public speaking and interpersonal skills along with exceptional communication skills, both oral and written.
  • Professional, consistent on-air appearance and ability to read Teleprompter.
  • Advanced abilities in critical thinking.
  • Broad knowledge of local, national and international affairs (e.g. political, economic, legislative and cultural).
  • Comfortable yet professional presence on camera with the ability to improvise in a live on-camera setting.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Available to work on a flexible schedule.
  • Ability to work under stressful conditions and strict deadlines.
  • Maintain appropriate and strict standards regarding wardrobe, hair, cosmetics and grooming.

Compensation and Benefits

When extending an offer, the company considers a variety of factors such as (but not limited to) the candidate's work experience, education/training & key skills as well as internal peer equity and other market and business considerations.

The annual base range for this position is $65,000-$85,000.

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Diversity Statement

Hubbard Broadcasting has been committed to representing the communities we serve since our founding over 100 years ago. The same holds true today. We know the best way to accomplish this is by recruiting and retaining top talent from diverse cultures, life experiences, and world views. With dignity and respect, we value YOU and everything that makes YOU uniquely YOU. Hubbard Broadcasting

Job Tags

Work experience placement, Local area, Flexible hours, Afternoon shift,

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