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WHO-TV 13 Des Moines Iowa

The News Anchor serves as the primary presenter of news stories and other content for all platforms in a

manner that is clear, engaging, and meaningful to news consumers.

Presents news stories and other content for all platforms.
Ensures that all news content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and

production quality.

Writes and delivers news stories in a clear and concise manner.
Produces newscasts and communicates clear direction with team members.
Assists in writing, copy editing, researching, and coordinating news programming and other content.
Acts as a field reporter as assigned.
Conducts interviews with news personnel and others.
Responds to breaking news and other urgent newsroom situations as required.
Participates in promotional activities including public appearances.
Performs special projects and other duties assigned.
Edits video clips as assigned.
Writes content for the website and other eMedia platforms.
Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites.

JOB EXPERIENCE

Minimum five years’ experience in news reporting or anchoring.
Superior on-air presence.
Excellent news judgment with an expansive knowledge of local and national current events,

history, newsmakers, and issues.

Experience guiding, directing, and motivating others.
Ability to identify the developmental needs of others and to coach, mentor or otherwise help

others to improve their knowledge and skills.

Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to effectively listen to fully understand problems and communicate with a team to shape a solution.

Requirements & Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of

education and work-related experience.

Fluency in English.
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required.