Job Information
KHQ INC Sports Anchor/ Reporter in Kennewick, Washington
Position Title: Sports Anchor/ Reporter
Position Status: Full-time, non-exempt
Position Pay: $19.00- $21.00
SUMMARY
*A Sports Anchor/Reporter for our family-owned company is expected to share in the same baseline job description. You will report to the Sports Director as well as other managers. Our operation is based on a story-centric workflow. That means we prioritize story treatment across a variety of platforms, from our linear broadcasts to our streaming services, as well as social media and our digital properties. Our anchors are "working"-- in other words, just because you sit behind a desk does not mean you shed the reporter hat. You should add your own reporting insights to copy and relentlessly fact-chat the news before it is delivered. As a reporter, you must demonstrate a visually compelling shooting technique along with commensurate video-editing abilities. More importantly, a reporter is a critical thinker possessing intellectual curiosity and a healthy skepticism towards conventional wisdom. You not only gather the facts, but you crave asking tough questions. *
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Serve as a representative of the station, presenting news in a conversational style from the studio and from the scene of big stories.
Anchor/Reporters are required to execute deadline-driven content on any existing or future media platform NonStop Local supports.
Breaking news is our bread and butter. Anchor/Reporters are expected to guide and cover breaking news in a smooth, cohesive way as directed by the producer.
Our Anchor/Reporters are reflective of the communities we serve. We look for authentic personalities who have the ability to connect with the audience regardless of platform and influence their newsroom colleagues through leading by example with permission and insight from the Producer and Sports Director.
Anchor/Reporters must be capable of working in a self-directed environment; whether developing local contacts, enterprising stories, and reporting from their own franchise.
Our Anchor/Reporters have a competitive passion to win and possess an openness to innovation.
Generate local story ideas daily; conduct compelling interviews; and creatively produce reports in a clear, imaginative manner.
Travel to the scene of a news story to gather, compile, and present the information in the proper form regardless of platform.
Ensure any visuals shown are relevant, appropriate, and impactful.
Maintain standards of accuracy and fairness in news coverage.
Break down complicated and involved stories so they are accurate, interesting, and easy to understand.
Complete assignments according to established deadlines.
Maintain extensive community contacts and awareness of local and national current events.
Work closely and respectfully with assigned photographers.
Communicate frequently throughout the day and work collaboratively with others in the newsroom.
Get along and communicate with a variety of people in often extreme circumstances.
This person must be social media savvy and utilize all platforms to gather information and generate audience attention.
Make promotional and community appearances as required.
Act in a professional manner when