FOX 43 Topeka

PrimetimeNewsAnchor/Host/Reporter

$60–95k ~AI est. Topeka, Kansas, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Primetime News Anchor/Host/Reporter at FOX 43 Topeka. Skills: Primetime anchoring, Political journalism, Enterprise reporting. Anchor 9 p. m. newscast. Serve as on-air representative”

Industry & Context.

Eligibility Requirements

Statewide travel

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, Minimum two years anchoring/reporting experience, Excellent news judgment, Superior on-air presence, Live-shot experience, Excellent writing skills, Excellent copy editing skills, Excellent research skills, Ability to work under deadline pressure, Handle multiple tasks simultaneously, Proficiency with newsroom technology, Proficiency with production systems, Communication skills, Ability to ad-lib, Valid driver’s license, Good driving record

Nice to Have

Political reporting interest, Political reporting experience

What You'll Do.

Anchor 9 p. m. newscast

Serve as on-air representative

Host weekly statewide political program

Plan weekly statewide political program

Report enterprise political news

Report breaking political news

Produce content for linear TV

Produce content for digital platforms

Produce content for CTV app

Produce content for social media

Write content for linear TV

Write content for digital platforms

Write content for CTV app

Write content for social media

Present content for linear TV

Present content for digital platforms

Present content for CTV app

Present content for social media

Act as field reporter

Conduct in-depth research

Respond to breaking news

Respond to urgent newsroom situations

Help enterprise daily story ideas

Participate in promotional activities

Participate in public appearances

Interact with viewers on social platforms

Interact with viewers on digital platforms

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Newsroom leadership collaboration; Collaboration with newsroom leadership

Communication Scope

Ad-lib communication

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