NEWS REPORTER/ ANCHOR (MMJ) - WWNY
About The Position
7NEWS, a dominant source of news for the Watertown market, is looking for a motivated journalist who wants to report news, not just make content. We are a newsroom that offers many opportunities for reporters to learn and dig for investigative stories from newsroom veterans, as well as tell great feature stories, all while stressing the importance of great, creative storytelling by using natural sound, people, and pictures. This position would also allow for on-air anchoring opportunities. Position starts at $37,440, plus overtime. Full benefits package, including 401 (k). Sign-on bonus.
Requirements
- Degree in communication/journalism / similar
- Ability to carry news-gathering gear like a camera, a tripod, and a mic bag
Responsibilities
- Develop story ideas from community sources
- Shoot, edit, write news packages for newscasts
- Meet deadlines
- Dress professionally
- Represent our station professionally
- Anchor newscasts when needed
- Work productively within a newsroom setting
- Have good social skills to make phone calls and handle interviews respectfully, professionally
- Learn newsroom editing software (EDIUS) and producing platform (ENPS) (willing to train)
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical(Rx), Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Health Savings Account with Company contributions
- Flexible Spending Account
- Employer-paid life and disability benefits
- Paid parental leave benefits
- Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits
- 401(k) Plan, including matching and profit-sharing contributions
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage
- Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO
- Focus on Caring
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
