Morning/Mid-Day Anchor
MORNING/MID-DAY ANCHOR
Full-Time Contract Position
WMDT is seeking a creative journalist to join our news team. Must be a community-minded, strong storyteller with the ability to multi-task and work hands-on in broadcast news.
Responsibilities:
- Present and lead live broadcasts
- Develop and implement enterprise stories, ready to report as needed
- Produce newscasts as assigned
- Conduct interviews, research topics thoroughly and write clear and compelling scripts
- Establish and maintain key contacts for covering local content
- Produce content for all platforms including broadcast, web and social media
- Engage with the community and viewers through social media, appearances and events
Degree in Journalism or Communication preferred but will consider related experience. Strong communication skills are required. Must be flexible with schedule. Knowledge of Adobe Premiere and Panasonic equipment preferred but will train the right individual.
Three year contract: Wage range: $34,000 to $38,000/year, minimum 40/hrs. week, overtime possible, but not guaranteed
Benefits:
- Employer Sponsored Health Insurance effective the first month after one full month of employment.
- Employer Paid Basic Life/AD&D
- Employee Paid Dental, Vision, LT Disability, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Voluntary Life/AD&D, and Accident Insurance available.
- Up to Two Weeks Paid Vacation per Year, with use of one week after six months.
- Up to five Sick Days per year.
- Six Paid Holidays
- 401K Plan
- Maryland Saves Plan
- Military Leave
- Jury Duty Leave
- Free YMCA Membership
- Annual Makeup Allowance
Send resume and reel to: sarah_truitt@wmdt.com No telephone calls please.
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