Broadcast Journalist/Anchor

Responsibilities

• Generating ideas for stories and features and following leads from news agencies, local authorities bodies, emergency services (the police, fire department, etc.), the public, press conferences, and other sources and pitching ideas to Editors;
• Cover on-ground reporting assignments, including live coverage of events, breaking news, and interviews from the field.
• To prepare special reports to be submitted to Editors;
• Researching, verifying, and collating evidence and information to support a story using relevant information sources such as the internet, archives, databases, etc;
• Writing scripts for bulletins, headlines, and reports;
• Selecting appropriate locations, pictures, and sound and exercising editorial judgement on the best angle from which to approach a story;
• Identifying necessary resources and deploying and managing technical crews for location shoots, including sound operators and camera crew;
• Using portable digital video (DV) cameras and other equipment to record material;
• Work to strict deadlines and need to react as and when a story breaks. The work sometimes involves interacting with people at moments of crisis or tragedy, which can be emotionally challenging;
• Present news stories with poise and professionalism on camera, either live or pre-recorded;
• Serve as an anchor for news programs, guiding the flow of news stories and segments;
• Prepare and deliver scripted and ad-libbed content with confidence and accuracy;
• To execute all assignments and tasks or any additional assignments or tasks from time to time as assigned and/or instructed by the personnel’s direct superior.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Communications, or equivalent;
• Proven experience as a reporter, news anchor, or broadcast journalist; and knowledgeable in media law and journalistic ethics;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and strong on-camera presence and public speaking abilities;
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, as news coverage requires;
• Stay updated on current events and industry trends;
• Demonstrated ability to perform under tight deadlines and in high-pressure situations.