Weekend Anchor / Multi Skilled Journalist

Showtime Networks - Boston, MA

Full-time - Mid Level

Boston, MA

Broadcasting and Content Providers

About the position

WBZ-TV, the CBS-owned and operated station in Boston, is seeking an experienced and passionate multi-skilled Anchor/Reporter to join our dynamic news team. The ideal candidate will bring credibility, dynamic presentation, warmth, and confidence to our newscasts. This role requires an outstanding communicator who can engage audiences on-air, online, and across social media platforms. The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to handle breaking news with ease, report and produce original content from the field, and possess the stamina and energy to anchor for extended periods. In addition to on-air responsibilities, this position will also represent WBZ News at various public and station events, showcasing the station's commitment to community engagement and outreach. The role demands a proven track record in enterprise reporting, with the ability to produce compelling stories that empower, connect, and engage audiences through an empathetic lens. The candidate must be comfortable reporting live and recorded segments, both scripted and unscripted, with clarity, accuracy, and confidence. Collaboration with a diverse range of personnel is essential to create compelling content and newsworthy stories that resonate with viewers. A steadfast commitment to accuracy and fairness is paramount, as is the ability to write clearly and captivatingly, utilizing video and graphics to enhance storytelling. Additionally, the candidate will be expected to build sources, generate story ideas, and actively participate in editorial meetings to engage our audience effectively. Proficiency in shooting and editing video, utilizing iNews rundowns, editing scripts, and coordinating with field crews is also required. This position is ideal for a passionate storyteller who is eager to make a difference in the communities we serve, with a strong emphasis on social media skills to contribute across all platforms.

Responsibilities

• Proven success in enterprise reporting and producing compelling stories that empower and engage audiences.
• Comfortably report live and recorded, scripted and unscripted, with clarity, accuracy, and confidence.
• Collaborate effectively with a wide range of personnel to create compelling content and newsworthy stories.
• Maintain a steadfast commitment to accuracy and fairness in reporting.
• Write clearly and captivate viewers/readers, using video and graphics to illustrate story facts and ideas.
• Build sources, generate story ideas, and participate in editorial meetings to engage the audience.
• Shoot and edit video, utilize iNews rundowns, edit scripts, and coordinate with crews in the field.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' experience on-air, preferably in a top 20 market.
• Passionate storyteller who wants to make a difference in the communities served.
• Very strong social media skills and ability to contribute on all platforms.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, holidays, and weekends.
• Team player with the ability to work under deadlines and multi-task effectively.
• College degree in Journalism/Communications/Broadcasting preferred; equivalent experience is acceptable.