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Anchor - Spectrum News NECN

Wave$155K — $220K *
Media
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in television news anchoring
  • Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field
  • Proficient in live shooting and news editing
  • Exceptional on-air presentation and camera skills
  • Strong leadership abilities, capable of multitasking
  • Willingness to travel for community stories
  • Flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays

Responsibilities

  • Connect audiences with vital local news stories
  • Lead editorial discussions and decisions as part of newsroom operations
  • Create engaging content across television and digital platforms
  • Collaborate with team members for timely news delivery
  • Maintain a positive newsroom culture and environment
  • Adapt quickly to fast-paced, changeable news situations
  • Gather community perspectives through fieldwork

Benefits

  • Comprehensive pay and benefits package
  • Support for employee well-being at every stage of life
  • Opportunities for career advancement
  • Collaborative and creative work environment
  • Engagement in diverse news storytelling across platforms
Full Job Description
This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Do you want to deliver captivating newscasts that inform and empower local communities? Apply to be an Anchor at Spectrum News.

As an Anchor, you are the face of a story, connecting audiences with the news that matters to their communities. You're also a leader behind the scenes, playing an active role in editorial discussions and decisions. You play a critical role on a collaborative team that creates compelling, timely, and accurate content intended to engage and connect with viewers across traditional and digital platforms.

WHAT OUR ANCHORS ENJOY MOST
  • Connecting audiences with the stories that matter to their daily lives
  • Striking a balance between anchoring and behind-the-scenes editorial leadership
  • Setting a positive newsroom culture
  • Telling stories across platforms including TV, connected television, and digital


As a part of Spectrum News, you're creative, highly technical, and ready to bring your community's stories to life in our newsroom. You value accuracy and want to leverage your curiosity and storytelling abilities to share inspiring news across multiple platforms. Each day is fast-paced in a constantly evolving work environment with new stories to tell and perspectives to uncover. If you're a nimble, passionate team player, you'll find a home on our team.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO SPECTRUM NEWS

Required Qualifications
  • Experience: Television news anchoring - 5-7 years
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field or comparable television work experience
  • Technical Skills: Experience in live shooting and editing news
  • Skills: Excellent on-air camera skills, ability to work under pressure
  • Abilities: Leadership skills, capable of managing multiple priorities as well as a proactive problem-solver, lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds
  • Travel Ability: Must be open to travel to discover the important stories in your neighborhood and willing to interact with the community
  • Schedule: Work different shifts or longer shifts due to 'breaking news' and severe weather emergencies and able to work weekends and holidays


Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience working in a 24-hour news channel


Working Conditions
  • Works inside in a climate-controlled environment but may be assigned to field duties and be subjected to various weather conditions that could include extreme heat or cold conditions.


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Here, our employees don't just have jobs, they're building careers. That's why we offer a comprehensive pay and benefits package that rewards employees for their contributions to our success, supporting all aspects of their well-being at every stage of life.

A qualified applicant's criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances.
The base pay for this position generally is between $155,000.00 and $220,000.00. The actual compensation offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. We comply with local wage minimums and also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of other incentive-based compensation such as bonuses.

About Wave

Wave is a Canadian financial services company that provides accounting, invoicing, and payment processing software for small businesses. The company was founded in 2010 by Kirk Simpson and James Lochrie. Wave's software is used by over 4 million small businesses around the world. In 2019, the company was acquired by H&R Block for $405 million. Wave is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
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Founded
2011

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