Freelance Anchor

Location: Farmington Hills, MI

America’s first 24/7 national news diginet – broadcasting to 50+ markets including New York, Chicago and Los Angeles – is expanding our team and opening a new studio in metro Detroit to broadcast national news. We are looking for passionate storytellers who can help grow our audience on-air and online. The right candidate must have a passion for news, for telling compelling stories and creating high-quality content.

We’re looking for a Freelance News Anchor who will help plan and execute award-winning news coverage. Other than the basics of TV news, candidates with these special characteristics will stand out.

• Be passionate about news in and out of the work environment
• Have good judgement as to what makes a story on a national and international news level
• Have a flexible approach to your work schedule and be ready to work when news breaks
• Be ready to plan and execute news coverage on your own
• Have the ability to turn a wide range of news stories quickly
• Be a strong writer

Duties include:

• Anchoring national content
• Contributing to the editorial process with consistent story pitches
• Meeting daily deadlines, and maintaining a steadfast commitment to journalistic integrity
• Shooting, writing, and editing entertaining stories
• Using social media platforms to connect with our audience

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior experience as a News Anchor in a top 10 Market preferred
• Excellent time management skills
• Must be able to shoot, write and edit content
• Proven ability to work within a fast-paced environment while meeting strict deadlines
• Availability to work a flexible schedule
• Be engaged digitally utilizing multi-platform content distribution and display strong social media skills

Equal Opportunity Employer