+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+	WKBN 27 First News in Youngstown, Ohio is looking for the right		journalist to lead the market's #1 rated weekend morning newscast,		covering big city news in a small market. This is NOT a job for a		beginner. Just check out our website to see the political scandals,		crimes and investigative stories we cover.
This position will co-produce and anchor a weekend morning newscast
that has the largest audience in the market. This is a chance to
strengthen anchoring and reporting skills with great tools in a
serious news station that plays bigger than its market size.

The other 3 days a week, this job will create live and pre-recorded
stories for 3 network affiliates and our website. MMJs are expected
to shoot, edit, write, and produce. We believe in live coverage and
look for lives in every daypart.

You'll also get to live in a community with great food, great people
and one of the largest city parks in the country. If you like to get
outdoors after work, check out Mill Creek Metroparks. Youngstown is
also midway between Pittsburgh and Cleveland. You can be at a Browns
or Steelers game in an hour. We're neighbors to some of the best
wineries in the Great Lakes region.

The successful candidate will have a track record of working
efficiently, multi-tasking and troubleshooting in order to
successfully meet challenging deadlines. You will excel at
enterprising story ideas, developing sources and working a specific
beat. You will have high professional ethics and personal integrity.

Please be sure to include a link to your work in your resume.

JOB SUMMARY: Deliver newscasts accurately, clearly and concisely
and in an engaging manner.



Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

- Evaluate news leads and tips to develop story ideas. Gather and
verify accurate information regarding articles through
interviews, remark as well as research.
- Build network of sources who supply information that allows the
Company to stay ahead of its competitors.
- Present compelling, clear, creative and accurate live shots.
- Organize material and write articles based on the details and
information obtained.
- Use various social platforms to give updates as well as news
stories to the public.



Specialized Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Solid vocal delivery, camera presence, and clear enunciation.
- Strong reporting skills.
- Understand importance of social media.
- Excellent reading, writing, spelling, grammar and organizational
skills.
- Promotes teamwork and maintains attitude of cooperation with all
station personnel.
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