WTVQ ABC 36 News is seeking a dynamic, experienced Weekend Anchor/MMJ to join our team in Lexington, Kentucky. We are committed to providing high-quality local news coverage and are looking for a driven, creative, and versatile journalist who can excel both behind the desk and in the field.Job Responsibilities:• Anchor newscasts with professionalism, credibility, and energy.• Act as a newsroom leader, helping to shape the vision and direction of newscasts.• Develop and produce engaging, accurate, and timely newscasts.• Generate story ideas and develop sources to create compelling, local content.• Shoot, write, and edit news stories as a Multimedia Journalist (MMJ).• Maintain excellent news judgment and editorial decision-making.• Collaborate with producers, reporters, and photographers to ensure seamless, high-quality broadcasts.• Engage with viewers through social media and other platforms to enhance audience experience and coverage.Requirements:• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field.• Minimum of 2 years of experience as an Anchor, MMJ, or Reporter preferred.• Ability to produce newscasts and generate creative content under tight deadlines.• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills.• Proficiency in shooting and editing video.• Excellent news judgment and leadership abilities.• Comfortable with live reporting and breaking news coverage.• Familiarity with newsroom software and editing tools.Additional Skills:• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively and work independently.• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.• Knowledge of AP style and adherence to journalistic standards.To Apply:Please email your resume, references, and a link to any samples of your work to: hr@wtvq.com. EOE M/F/D/V pre-employment background screen required. WTVQ is a drug free environment and we reserve the right to administer random drug testing as deemed necessary.
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