Investigative Reporter/Fill-In Anchor

10 News (WSLS)

Stories matter. Stories shape our lives in profound ways. Stories can transcend generations. We want you to help tell those stories.

Here at WSLS 10, a Graham Media Group-owned/ NBC-affiliated station, we believe journalism matters. That’s why we’re looking for a dynamic and results-oriented Television Anchor to join our award-winning News & Digital Team. Our state-of-the-art broadcast facility allows us to create new content opportunities for audiences across a broad range of digital platforms. And best of all, we’re located in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia - only a short drive to a major metropolitan area.

Responsibilities:

Strong visual and written storyteller who is adept at researching, conducting interviews in the field, writing, and copy-editing
Be a vocal contributor to daily editorial meetings, looking for opportunities within daily news coverage to elevate our reporting to include deeper context and investigative angles
Works to elevate visual stories through showcasing, data visualization, utilizing graphics, video, animations, or other elements that will help our audience understand how complex issues affect their families and communities
Use Computer Assisted Reporting techniques to mine for and produce stories that highlight issues of local importance with a focus on potential solutions to those issues
Show a commitment to digital story development on all platforms, including our website and live streaming channel.
Utilize social media to drive brand marketing for our content as a way to drive content seekers to our owned-and-operated platforms

Qualifications:

At least 2 years of successful anchoring & reporting in a television newsroom
Ability to work well in a fast-paced, high-pressure, deadline-driven environment
Must be able to shoot and edit video
College degree in Journalism/Communication preferred
To apply please submit your resume & completed application to:

Scott Flannigan, WSLS 10 News Director: sflannigan@wsls.com

No phone calls, please.

Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful competition of a pre-employment drug screening, investigative background check, employment / education verifications and reference checks. You must hold a valid driver’s license and be insurable under VA. Law.

WSLS 10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In addition to complying with the requirements of federal law, WSLS 10 will comply with applicable state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination.