A local station is looking for a:

NEWS ANCHOR/ REPORTER

(Part time)

Job Summary:

Prepares and broadcasts news coverage.

Responsibilities:

Gathers and verifies factual information through interviews, observation and research

Monitors sources for breaking news, e.g., wires and social media

Plans, writes, edits, and voices news broadcasts

Maintains crucial deadlines in order to provide news stories in a timely fashion

Repackages content from producers and field reporters for newscasts

Identifies technical equipment and resource requirements for recording interviews and other audio material

May produce features and interviews as assigned

May prepare written content, visual images, audio material and video footage for websites, blogs or other social-media platforms

Qualifications:

Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and social networking platforms

Knowledgeable and up-to-date with local and international trends

Pleasant, charismatic and well-controlled voice; excellent pronunciation

Well-rounded communication skills for conducting interviews

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment

Excellent writing and editing skills; proficient in grammar

Strong attention to detail

Proficient in media production and broadcast systems

Ability to plan and organize, set priorities and multitask in a fast-paced environment

Work Experience:

Experience in on-air journalism is a plus

Education:

Associate’s degree, preferably in Broadcast Journalism or Communications

Certifications - None required

Position Type: Part time, Saint Lucia

NOTICE:

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.

REQUIRED:

Email application to hiredstlucia@gmail.com and Whatsapp video script recording to 733-1346. (See below)

SCRIPT:

A FOURTEEN AND FIFTEEN YEAR OLD ARE IN POLICE CUSTODY AFTER A CRASH ON HIGHWAY STREET LATE FRIDAY.

THEY’RE BOTH FACING CHARGES OF HOMICIDE BY NEGLIGENT USE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE… ALONG WITH OTHER CHARGES.

OFFICERS SAY THEY’RE STILL INVESTIGATING WHETHER THE KEYS TO THE CAR THEY TOOK WERE TAKEN IN A BURGLARY EARLIER LAST WEEK.

Reporting for NewsWorld, I am (INCLUDE NAME).