Wakeup News Anchor Job
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Employer: WIVB-TV
SpiderID: 14114957
Location: Buffalo, New York
Posted: 12/17/2025
Wage: $70,000.00
Priority Review Date: 3/17/2026
Job Code / NOC / SOC: 39372
Category: Television/Radio
Job Description:
We’re looking for a dynamic storyteller to join our team as a Wakeup News Anchor-someone who can deliver trusted, compelling news across all platforms and connect with audiences in meaningful ways.
• Present news and content across broadcast, digital, and social platforms with clarity and authenticity.
• Uphold the highest standards of journalistic integrity and production quality.
• Write and deliver stories that are accurate, concise, and engaging.
• Collaborate with producers and team members to shape impactful newscasts.
• Contribute to writing, editing, research, and content development.
• Report from the field and conduct interviews as assigned.
• Respond quickly to breaking news and urgent newsroom situations.
• Represent the station at community events and promotional activities.
• Engage audiences through involvement in WIVB+ and creation of social media videos to expand reach and brand presence.
• Take on special projects and additional duties as needed.
• Salary - $70,000 to $80,000
• Present news and content across broadcast, digital, and social platforms with clarity and authenticity.
• Uphold the highest standards of journalistic integrity and production quality.
• Write and deliver stories that are accurate, concise, and engaging.
• Collaborate with producers and team members to shape impactful newscasts.
• Contribute to writing, editing, research, and content development.
• Report from the field and conduct interviews as assigned.
• Respond quickly to breaking news and urgent newsroom situations.
• Represent the station at community events and promotional activities.
• Engage audiences through involvement in WIVB+ and creation of social media videos to expand reach and brand presence.
• Take on special projects and additional duties as needed.
• Salary - $70,000 to $80,000
Job Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in news reporting or anchoring.
• Exceptional on-air presence and strong communication skills-comfortable ad-libbing when needed.
• Excellent news judgment and deep knowledge of local, national, and global issues.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and inspire team members.
• Skilled in multitasking, meeting deadlines, and thriving under pressure.
• Tech-savvy with proficiency in newsroom systems and digital tools.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and breaking news situations.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in news reporting or anchoring.
• Exceptional on-air presence and strong communication skills-comfortable ad-libbing when needed.
• Excellent news judgment and deep knowledge of local, national, and global issues.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and inspire team members.
• Skilled in multitasking, meeting deadlines, and thriving under pressure.
• Tech-savvy with proficiency in newsroom systems and digital tools.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and breaking news situations.
Job Criteria:
Start Date: Immediate Opening
Position Type: Full-Time Permanent
Experience: 5
Education: Bachelors
Travel: None
Vacation: 2 weeks / year
Job Benefits:
Health/Dental Benefits, Retirement Benefits, Paid Holidays, Vacations, and Sick Leave, Life and/or Disability Insurance, Relocation Assistance
Company Profile:
It's fun to work in a company where people believe in what they do!
From the ever-growing Waterfront development, the changing seasons, wine country, and pro sports (with passionate fans like you’ve never seen before) and the flavorful food, it’s pretty tough to beat the unique, local feel!
Our brand is LOCAL and we live it every day with local news coverage by our enthusiastic news team.
We offer factual news and locally produced programming with market-wide digital delivery on https://www.wivb.com
Contact Information:
| Contact Name: [email protected] | Type: Employer |
| Company: Nexstar Media Inc. | |
| Web Site: http://www.wivb.com | |