Description

Digital Anchor/Producer

WRIC-TV is seeking an innovative, creative, and dynamic Digital Anchor/Producer to become one of the premier on-camera faces and content creators for our digital and Connected TV (CTV) streaming platforms. This blended role is ideal for a multi-talented journalist who possesses both sharp on-air talent and tech-savvy production skills. You will have the creative freedom to conceptualize, produce, and anchor live and recorded programming, expanding our audience reach across our website, mobile apps, social media channels, and CTV streaming products.

The ideal candidate is an industrious, self-directed team player who can think fast on their feet during breaking news, write clean copy, and comfortably collaborate with the wider newsroom team.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

Key Responsibilities

• Anchor live and recorded digital productions, streaming shows, and exclusive CTV programming from our studio. Front breaking news coverage, react quickly to developing situations, lead streaming press conferences, and perform talkbacks with reporters.
• Independently create, build, and self-direct engaging streaming programs. Manage on-screen graphics, edit video content, and utilize live-streaming tools like OBS Studio and VMix to ensure high production quality.
• Research segments, plan daily content blocks, and schedule connected television app programming. Arrange, set up, and coordinate interviews with community figures and guests for in-studio or remote appearances.
• Write and edit journalistically sound, accurate stories for the station's website and digital platforms under strong AP-style guidelines. Actively contact public officials, law enforcement, and community members to gather and confirm information.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, Media Production, Communications, or an equivalent combination of education and professional work experience.
• Proven on-camera experience (TV, streaming, or digital media) with strong improvisational skills and the ability to think on your feet during live events.
• Experience or familiarity with digital content management systems (such as WordPress), live-streaming software (OBS Studio/vMix), Akta, and video editing tools
• Excellent news judgment, strong problem-solving abilities, and a deep understanding of online culture, SEO, and social media content strategies.