Weekend Anchor/Reporter, NBC4 Washington

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Job Description

NBC4 Washington is seeking a dynamic Weekend Anchor/Reporter to join our trusted, award-winning newsroom, serving audiences across Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.

Job Responsibilities

• Enterprise news stories
• Anchor shows as assigned
• Shoot, write and edit newsworthy events including breaking/spot news, general news, sports and feature stories
• Gather, write and produce material in fair, accurate and balanced manner
• Field produce, conduct interviews and shoot stories
• Present stories live on air partnering with photographers and as a single person MMJ
• Provide news on-air and on other platforms as assigned from studio and field locations
• Establish and maintain solid sources to gain access to exclusive local news stories
• Active community involvement
• Create web content that complements the station website, mobile apps and social media platforms
• Work closely with Producers, News Managers and Assignment Editors, as well as Reporters and Anchors
• Develop and pitch story ideas

Salary range: $110,000 - $130,000

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a television/multimedia reporter
• Minimum 2 years of experience in newsgathering, reporting and/or production
• Minimum 2 years of experience writing, producing and desktop editing

Desired Qualifications

• BS/BA in Journalism/Communications or related major or equivalent work experience
• Excellent news judgment
• Excellent writing skills
• Ability to investigate information to establish facts and determine truth
• Solid digital shooting skills and experience working with digital camera
• Working knowledge of non-linear editing
• Experience with Dalet a plus
• Excellent critical thinking skills and ability to understand and break down complex issues quickly
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to interact professionally and build relationships and sources
• Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines
• Experience utilizing social media as a news gathering/reporting tool
• Ability to make priority decisions under deadline
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Team player who can also work independently and is a self-starter

Additional Job Requirements

• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
• Must be willing to work in Washington, DC
• Must be available evenings, weekends and holidays as required
• Must be 18 years or greater
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.