Weekend AM Anchor / Reporter

KXRM-TV FOX21 in Colorado Springs is seeking a Weekend AM News Anchor/Reporter. This role involves being the primary news presenter on Saturday & Sunday mornings and reporting in the field during the week. The successful candidate will produce engaging content across multiple platforms, develop stories, and gather information through interviews and research, contributing to the largest Media Company in the US.

Must Have

• Produce content for multiple platforms (TV, internet, mobile)
• Work with management to enterprise and develop stories daily
• Demonstrate compelling storytelling using dynamic live shots and stand-ups
• Organize material and write stories according to editorial standards
• Gather and verify information through interviews, observation, and research
• Build network of sources to stay ahead of competitors
• Bachelor’s degree in Communication/Journalism or related degree (or equivalent experience)
• Three years television anchoring or reporting experience
• Solid vocal delivery, camera presence, and clear enunciation
• Strong reporting skills and understanding of social media
• Excellent reading, writing, spelling, grammar, and organizational skills
• Promote teamwork and maintain cooperation with station personnel
• Operate newsroom computer systems

Perks & Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Life Insurance
• 401K with company match

Would you like to be part of the largest Media Company in the US? Owned by Nexstar Media Group, KXRM-TV FOX21 in beautiful Colorado Springs is seeking a Weekend AM News Anchor/Reporter. This position is an exciting opportunity to be the primary presenter of news stories at the anchor desk on Saturday & Sunday mornings along with reporting in the field during the week. You are responsible for reporting on 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 interviews, 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

Requirements & Skills:

• 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

Compensation

Compensation range from $22.00/hr + commensurate with experience and skill level. Benefits include Medical, dental, vision, Life Insurance, and 401K with company match.