Anchor/Reporter - WSOC TV

Location: NC-Charlotte Job Title: Anchor/Reporter

• WSOC TV Position Overview WSOC-TV Charlotte is looking for an enterprising and energetic Anchor/Reporter. This anchor/reporter will join a newsroom that emphasizes breaking news, daily investigative reporting and severe weather coverage. They must dig for extra information. They must also be adept at using social media to gather and break stories. This position requires a newsroom leader who can confidently anchor weekend newscasts while also producing impactful, original reporting during the week.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Anchor live Saturday and Sunday newscasts with authority, credibility and strong storytelling Lead breaking news and severe weather overage during weekend broadcasts Collaborate with producers, reporters, meteorologists and newsroom leaders to shape editorial content and presentation Write news stories that are clear, accurate and unbiased Ability to narrate, ad-lib and add value to live breaking news and severe weather coverage Ability to cover live events for all platforms, including live breaking news and station initiatives The ability to engage in investigative reporting that adds depth to the newscast Thorough understanding of social media and demonstrated ability to move audience between all platforms Curiosity that drives an understanding of current events Demonstrate consistently high proficiency with the necessary technical, writing, and presentation skills for television broadcasts Minimum Qualifications Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record Preferred Qualifications BA Degree in Journalism, Communications, or other discipline preferred 5 years’ experience as a Reporter required; anchoring experience strongly preferred About Cox Media Group CMG Media Corporation (d/b/a Cox Media Group) is an industry-leading media company with unparalleled brands, award-winning content, and exceptional team members.

CMG provides valuable local and national journalism and entertainment content to the people and communities it serves. The company's businesses encompass 17 high-quality, market-leading television brands in 9 markets; 45 top-performing radio stations delivering multiple genres of content in 9 markets; and numerous streaming and digital platforms.

CMG's TV portfolio includes multiple primary affiliates of ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, Telemundo and My. NetworkTV, as well as several valuable news and independent stations. For more information about CMG, visit www.coxmediagroup.com Req #: 2440 #LI-Onsite