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22 Jul 2024

Full-Time AM Weekend Anchor/ MMJ

FOX 17 – Posted by stevie.petrosky Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Job Description

WXMI, the FOX affiliate owned by The E.W. Scripps Company in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is searching for a Weekend Morning Anchor / Multimedia Journalist. The right candidate will solo anchor Saturday and Sunday mornings from 5 – 9am. The Weekend Morning Anchor / MMJ is also responsible for researching, writing, capturing visual content, and editing stories for multiple platforms. This is an award-winning newsroom with great leadership and a strong team of journalists. Grand Rapids is a beautiful part of Michigan with a lake shore and thriving downtown. It provides the perfect combination of the big city and sandy beaches, with sparkling sunsets. The region has a thriving economy based on major manufacturers, health care, and the automobile and aviation industries. Looking for a hopping arts scene and great restaurants? You’ll find it all in Grand Rapids. Join the FOX 17 team! Apply now!

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

  • Anchor the newscast.

  • Research, gather, write, and develop news content for multiple platforms.

  • Report live on location from various news events, when assigned.

  • Perform various community service activities for station, including performing as master of ceremonies for public service events and as host/hostess for station events.

  • Perform other duties as needed and assigned.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

  • Bachelors degree in related discipline preferred or equivalent years of experience

  • Generally, 3+ years on camera experience preferred.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

  • Must connect on camera with a sense of urgency

  • Ability to cultivate sources and mine for stories

  • Knowledge of newsroom computers and computer databases strongly preferred

  • Must demonstrate strong news judgment and organizational skills

  • Must have keen sense of logistics and ability to work well under intense pressure and deadlines

  • Must have good creative and editorial judgment, mastery of journalistic ethics, and libel law

  • Must be able to speak clearly and concisely

  • Must be able to lift up to 50-pounds

  • Valid driver’s license, good driving record, and ability to provide proof of insurance with the company required insurance limits.

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How to Apply

Apply on our corporate website: https://scripps.com/careers/find-a-job/

Job Types: Full-Time. Salaries: Not Disclosed.

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