The Weekend Anchor is a pivotal position in the KDLT Newsroom. While the main duties include anchoring and producing weekend newscasts as well as reporting during the week, the Weekend Anchor must be a leader in the newsroom. Candidates must be extremely responsible and display excellent leadership qualities at all times.
Duties and responsibilities
Anchor KDLT News weekend newscasts: Weekend Anchor will anchor and produce the Saturday 6 & 10 newscasts and the Sunday 5 & 10 newscasts. Weekend Anchor will also be responsible for coordinating stories for weekend reporters and uploading content to the KDLT News website and digital media platforms during the weekend.
Provide daily content for KDLT Newscasts: During the weekday, Weekend Anchor will contribute PKG’s and VO/SOT’s to KDLT-TV’s newscasts. Candidates are expected to provide original story ideas at newsroom editorial meetings and proceed to turn those ideas in stories. Although KDLT-TV does have two full-time photographers, candidates will be responsible for knowing how to shoot and edit their stories.
Upload content to KDLT.com & Social Media Sites: The Weekend Anchor is responsible for posting stories to KDLT.com as well as Facebook & Twitter. Candidates are required to create KDLT Facebook & Twitter accounts where they will interact with viewers and followers daily.
Work to develop contacts and sources for news stories: The Weekend Anchor should make it a priority to build relationships with city leaders and community organizations. Networking will allow you to become familiar with the people who help shape our communities.
Take part in community events and station appearances: In order to continue to grow the KDLT-TV brand and image, newsroom employees are highly encouraged to take part in station appearances at activities such as parades, fundraisers, food drives, and schools throughout the year.
Maintain outstanding driving record: KDLT-TV employees are allowed to drive KDLT-TV news cars, provided they have an outstanding driving record. This privilege may be lost if employee fails to comply with driving laws and regulations.
Qualifications
Qualifications include:
- Degree in Journalism with emphasis in Broadcasting
- Well-versed in using video cameras and non-linear editing equipment
- Solid understanding of AP-style writing
- Excellent news judgment
- Ability to multi-task
- Trained in effective social media strategies
- Anchoring experience
- Producing experience
Working conditions
The Weekend Anchor-Reporter may be required to work an array of shifts ranging from day side (9:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.) to night side (1:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.) The position’s schedule on the weekend will be from 2:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Schedule may change based upon special events, including elections, and breaking news.
Physical requirements
While reporting, employee will be responsible for carrying the camera equipment to and from shoots.
This equipment may weigh up to between 25 lbs.