Anchor/MMJ - Spectrum News Rochester

Company: Spectrum
Location: Rochester
Posted on: September 23, 2022

Job Description:

The Anchor/MMJ is responsible for anchoring and reporting for an assigned newscast. The Anchor/MMJ will research, enterprise, develop, write, shoot and edit stories on deadline for recorded or live newscasts. Contributes to special features and stories as well as participate in coordinating coverage of major stories, breaking news and specials.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Actively and consistently supports all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience.

Deliver newscasts and news reports in an engaging manner with evaluation based poise; voice quality which is authoritative, credible, and conversational.

Pitch, enterprise, create and deliver local, original and creative news stories using beat sources, community contacts and leads.

Build contacts and sources within the local community and establish a community presence outside of the newscasts.

Write own news copy for an assigned newscast or news series.

Combine video, audio and graphics to tell the story effectively.

Work independently and with assignment desk editors or production staff in the newsgathering process.

Research and analyze material through interview, observation and determine angle or emphasis and write stories accordingly.

Responsible for representing channel in a professional manner.

Engage with the community in public appearances.

Work with and guide reporters and producers in newscast production.

Strategically engage in social media.

Fill-in Anchor for other newscasts outside regularly assigned schedule.

Engage as a newsroom leader.

Responsible for field reporting and capturing video when not anchoring.

May lead projects or have accountability for ongoing activities or objectives; act as a resource for colleagues with less experience.

Perform other duties as assigned.

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