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Anchor/MMJ (weekends)

Fort Myers Broadcast Center

Fort Myers, FL

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Agile Programming Methodologies, Auditory, Broadcast Journalism, Broadcasting, Content Development, Editing, Establish Priorities, Interviewing Skills, Journalism, Leadership, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, Multitasking, News Reporting, Newsroom, Office Equipment, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Social Media, Storytelling, Style Guide, Team Player, Time Management, Video Editing, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Fort Myers, FL
POSTED
2 days ago
Anchor/MMJ (weekends)

WINK News, the trusted news leader in Southwest Florida, is looking for a dynamic and engaging Anchor/MMJ to join our weekend newscast. This is a rare opportunity to be part of a team that sets the day's news agenda for a passionate and growing audience.

What We're Looking For:
  • A strong, authoritative, and personable anchor who thrives in a fast-paced live environment.
  • The ability to speak with confidence and clarity on breaking news, developing stories, and live interviews.
  • Agile and adaptable, able to pivot seamlessly between serious breaking news and engaging morning-show elements.
  • A strong writer and storyteller who collaborates with producers, reporters, and the digital team to create compelling content across all platforms.
  • A team player who accentuates and enhances the strengths of our two primary morning anchors, bringing additional depth and energy to the newscast.
  • Candidate must have a proven track record of strong storytelling skills, source-building, enterprise reporting, digging and handling breaking news
  • Excellent time management skills are a must
  • Ability to perform live shots
  • Has the ability to function as an MMJ
  • Work cooperatively with videographer if assigned

Key Responsibilities:
  • Engage with viewers in an authentic and relatable way, both on-air and across digital platforms.
  • Provide live breaking news coverage, including severe weather and major events.
  • Represent WINK News at community events and maintain a strong connection with the Southwest Florida audience.
  • The MMJ will work with assignment editors, producers and news leadership to report on breaking news, enterprise stories and highly promotable news content specific to the region assigned
  • Reports news stories for broadcast, describing the background and details of events
  • Arranges interviews with people who can provide information about stories
  • Reviews copy and corrects errors in content, grammar, and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines
  • Researches and analyzes background information related to news stories to be able to provide complete and accurate information
  • Pitches stories to news managers and news producers which are relevant to the local community
  • Revises work to meet editorial approval or to fit time requirements
  • Shoots and edits news events and news reports
  • Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
  • Writes stories for the web and other digital platforms
  • Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites
  • Performs special projects and other duties as assigned
  • Willingness to work nonconventional hours including early mornings, evenings and weekends
Additional Requirements:
  • Must be able carry and setup ENG equipment often weighing 50lbs
  • Superior on-air presence
  • Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Ability to shoot broadcast-quality video, edit and feed content back to the station
Qualifications:
  • Minimum 2 years of on-air reporting and/or anchoring experience in a newsroom preferred.
  • Strong ad-libbing skills and the ability to deliver news with authority and warmth.
  • Willingness to learn and effectively use interactive display technology during broadcasts.
Physical Requirements
  • Ability to sit or work at a computer for extended periods.
  • Clear verbal and written communication in person, by phone, and via video.
  • Operate standard office and recording equipment.
  • Travel, including local driving to field locations or meetings.
  • Navigate indoor and outdoor environments as needed for reporting.
  • Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Visual and auditory ability to conduct interviews and review content.
Benefits:
Full-time new hires: Eligible to participate in all Company benefit plans, including:
  • Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, and HSA
    • 1st of the month after 30 days of employment
    • Subject to plan terms
  • Eligibility for company-paid benefits such as life insurance & EAP and employee-paid benefits such as short-term disability
  • PTO - Earned on Accrual Basis
  • Company-Paid Holidays
  • 401(k)
*Please no phone calls or emails regarding this position.
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Southwest Florida is often praised as being one of the healthiest and happiest places in the world with miles of white-sand beaches and a dynamic community. Broadcast Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are a drug-free and smoke-free environment.

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