Anchor

To be a primary presenter of stories and other content for all platforms for News 12 NY, including social media in a manner that is clear, engaging, and meaningful to news consumers. Ensure all content meets News 12 NY standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.

• Present news and other content across all platforms including social media in a way that connects with viewers, demonstrating credibility, authority and broadly based knowledge of news.
• Assist in the writing, copy editing, researching and coordinating of news programming and other content presentation.
• Develop sources, maintain contacts and pursue leads that result in original stories.
• Provide leadership that encourages excellence and assist in the smooth operation of the organization.
• Act as field reporter as assigned.
• Maintain deep level of familiarity with issues, newsmakers, and current events.
• Respond to breaking news and other urgent newsroom situations as required.
• Represent News12 positively in the community in a courteous and professional manner.
• Participate in promotional activities including public appearances.
• Coach and train as required.
• Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred
• Minimum ten years full-time professional news experience including eight years anchoring experience preferred
• Creative partnering
• Exceptional ability to build and lead teams
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Consistently inspires others to achieve excellence by acting as a role model
• Highly effective and proactive in coaching and training others
• Superior problem solver
• Superior on-air performance
• Ability to work cooperatively with others to create a sense of teamwork in the presentation of news and other programming
• Maintain professional personal appearance as defined by News 12 management
• Excellent news judgment
• Extensive knowledge of local and national current events and history, newsmakers, and issues
• Knowledge of libel laws and ethical foundations of journalism
• Ability to conduct probing, in-depth and engaging interviews
• Excellent news writing and copy editing ability for all platforms including social media
• Proficiency in current and emerging newsgathering and production technologies
• Knowledge of news production techniques
• Consistently enhances stories by providing insight and perspective
• Consistently thinks quickly and responds appropriately in high pressure situations
• Flexibility to work any assigned shift
• Meets audience recognition and approval standards as determined by management
• Achieved exceptional professional recognition and/or stature in the marketplace