About the job

Responsibilities

• Deliver live, scripted, prerecorded, and breaking news reports, whether in the studio or in the field
• Research news and current events on the local, state, national, and international levels 
• Interview guests and other members of the community involved in stories 
• Introduce news correspondents and other journalists reporting live on the scene, and ask them relevant questions
• Write and revise scripts, engage in commentary, and ensure late-breaking news is added to broadcasts
• Comply with journalism ethics and standards, and ensure a professional appearance, manner, and use of language throughout broadcasts

Skills and qualifications

• Proven media personality, with the ability to remain comfortable and professional while on camera
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Broad understanding of the newscast process 
• General knowledge of local, national, and international affairs 
• Passion for breaking news and current events
• Ability to improvise on camera when necessary