Weekend Anchor / Reporter / MMJ

This is a Full Time Job

KTXL FOX40 in Sacramento, CA (Market #20) is looking for an experienced journalist to anchor and lead our weekend evening/late night newscasts.

We are looking for someone who will:
• Connect with our viewers and work with the producers, meteorologists, sports department, and digital content producers to craft engaging, informative, and educational newscasts and digital products.
• Be a strong newsroom leader who takes an active role in shaping the day's news coverage.
• Participate in editorial meetings and work with the weekend team to craft fresh and relevant newscasts.
• Serve as a mentor to reporters, producers, and the studio production team.
• Be active on digital platforms to ensure we are staying on top of breaking news.
• Work as a reporter/multimedia journalist three days a week.

We are looking for a reporter/MMJ who wants to lead the newscasts, break stories in the market, and produce exclusive reports.

JOB SUMMARY:

• Deliver newscasts and news stories accurately, clearly and concisely.
• Evaluate news leads to develop story ideas as part of the weekend editorial meeting.
• Make editorial decisions for weekend newscast.
• Mentor weekend producers, reporters, photographers and assignment editors.
• Write teases and stories as needed. Copyedit scripts.
• Use social platforms to post content and give updates throughout the evening.
• Report three days a week. Most of the time you will work with a photographer. Must be able to MMJ when needed.
• Conduct interviews with public officials and members of the public.
• Respond to breaking news and other urgent situations as required.
• Participate in promotional activities including public appearances.
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Write content for the website and other eMedia platforms.
• Interact with viewers/users on social media sites.
• Shoot and edit video as assigned.

Specialized Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Must interact positively and productively with employees in the field and in the studio.
• Strong news judgement with an expansive knowledge of local and national current events, history, newsmakers and issues.
• Solid vocal delivery, camera presence, and clear enunciation.
• Strong reporting skills.
• Understand importance of social media.
• Excellent reading, writing, spelling, grammar and organizational skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Promotes teamwork and maintains attitude of cooperation with all station personnel.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.

Education/Experience:
Bachelor's degree in communication/journalism or related degree required (equivalent years of experience may substitute for education); plus (3) years television anchoring or reporting experience required.

Training/Equipment:
Operate newsroom computer systems, camera and editing equipment.

Work Environment/Physical Requirements:
Newsrooms can be high stress environments with deadline pressures. Some travel may be required. Position requires work on weekends and holidays.

NOTE: This job description contains the basic requirements for the position and is not a complete list of responsibilities; other duties may be assigned.

Compensation - $37.50+/hr commensurate with experience and skill level.