TV News Anchor/ Producer

Summary Responsible for facilitating the news gathering process and ensures comprehensive coverage of all news stories across all platforms including, but not limited to, broadcast, digital, and web. Coordinates interviews, cultivates important contacts, writes compelling stories, updates the stations website. Works closely with fellow producers, anchors, reporters, and control room operators to ensure technically flawless newscasts. RESPONSIBILITIES RESEARCH AND PRODUCTION. Researches, investigates, and writes content daily for live newscasts. Produces newscasts rundowns. PRESENTATION. Anchors general news or special news assignments, recorded and/or live from the studio/field. Creates and presents original content when applicable. OFF-SITE EVENTS. Attends and participates in off-site company-sponsored and community events as assigned by station management. Essential Functions Starts daily editorial meetings; develops interesting story ideas using strong editorial judgment. Coordinates interviews and logistics for field crews. Facilitates the news gathering process and ensures comprehensive coverage of all news stories across all of the platforms. Develops enterprise story ideas consistent with the Entravision news brand. Cultivates contacts important to news coverage in the local market, including law enforcement. Monitors police and emergency scanners, news feeds and electronic/printed sources for news and disseminates the information to appropriate newsroom personnel. Writes compelling stories for newscasts. Calls sources and follows up on leads, identifying the most compelling video and sound. Masters the station’s graphics system and uses all of the available information and media to craft compelling and accurate daily stories on-line and on air. Works closely with fellow producers, anchors, Assignments Editors, MMJs, and control room operators to ensure technically flawless newscasts. Does in-house packages and re-track stories when needed. Coordinates web content with a digital reporter. Competencies A Self Starter who knows how to craft news, sports, and weather stories from beginning to end. Excellent People Skills. Sound Judgment. Strategic Thinking. Strong Leadership. Teamwork.