MMJ Reporter/Weekend Anchor Job

The MMJ Reporter/Weekend Anchor serves as the primary presenter of news stories and other content for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers.

• Produce content for multiple platforms, including TV, internet, mobile, etc.
• Work with management to enterprise and develop stories daily
• Demonstrate compelling storytelling using dynamic live shots and stand-ups, creative graphics, and use of digital and social media platforms
• Organize material, determine angle or emphasis, and write story according to prescribed editorial style and format standards
• Gather and verify information regarding stories through interview, observation and research.
• Build network of sources who supply information that allows the Company to stay ahead of its competitors
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned
• Salary - $48,000 - $52,000

• Bachelor’s degree in Communication/Journalism or related degree required (equivalent years of experience may substitute for education)
• Three (3) years television anchoring or reporting experience required
• Solid vocal delivery, camera presence, and clear enunciation
• Strong reporting skills
• Understand importance of social media
• Excellent reading, writing, spelling, grammar and organizational skills
• Promotes teamwork and maintains attitude of cooperation with all station personnel
• Operate newsroom computer systems

Health/Dental Benefits, Retirement Benefits, Paid Holidays, Vacations, and Sick Leave, Life and/or Disability Insurance, Relocation Assistance

WIVB News 4 and CW 23 serve Western New York with the region’s best local news, the area’s most dependable forecast, and up-to-the -minute Breaking News coverage. Our team is “always on,” giving western New York the latest news, on air, on WIVB.com and with the News 4 app. With over nine hours of local news each weekday, News 4 surpasses all other Buffalo TV stations in its commitment to live news. Each month WIVB.com, News 4 reaches over three-quarters of a million unique users. Employees at News4/CW 23 must be disciplined, thrive under the pressure of tight deadlines, and have a sincere desire to be number one.