Anchor/Reporter Position - Sunflower Broadcasting, Inc.

Sunflower Broadcasting, Wichita, KS (DMA) - Schurz Communications

Sunflower Broadcasting, Inc., consisting of KWCH-TV, KSCW-TV, and satellite stations KBSD-TV, KBSH-TV, and KBSL-TV, is currently accepting applications for a full-time Anchor/Reporter. Join one of the largest local news teams in Kansas. TV, Web, Social Media - they do it all on multiple platforms and channels. Join the dominant news station in Kansas and work in a new, state-of-the-art newsroom.

Anchors newscasts and serves as general assignment reporter.

SBI is seeking someone with 3-5 years of anchor and reporting experience. A bachelor's degree in Journalism or related field is required.

Essential Functions:

Anchor newscasts in a clear, energetic and informative manner
Research, gather, write and report original news stories
Enterprise stories from assigned geographical and subject-area beat
Maintain contacts and knowledge about assigned beats and conduct regular beat checks
Conduct interviews in the field and on-set
Collaborate with photographers and editors to produce the best stories visually
Report "live" on the scene
Enterprise and produce original packages for sweeps periods
Attend and contribute in daily editorial meetings
Post and update stories on the web
Post extended interviews, raw video and photo galleries to station website
Communicate with the web staff during breaking news
Interact with viewers through social media such as Facebook and Twitter
Represent the station at public events
Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Essential Skills & Abilities:

Excellent live reporting skills, strong on-camera presentation skills, ad-libbing skills required
Able to produce and post original content to our websites
Ability to generate daily and enterprise story ideas and effectively work a beat
Able to play an active role in the editorial process
Strong news writing and research skills
Excellent communication skills
Ability to write in a clear, concise, and easy-to-understand, conversational manner
Commanding and personable anchor presence
Demonstrate solid news judgment
Maintain strong journalistic ethics
Strong attention to detail
Basic knowledge of web posting software
Ability to navigate and conduct online research using various search engines
Ability to stay current with national and local news/weather
Intermediate-level knowledge of social media
Ability to shoot video
Ability to meet tight deadlines and work well under pressure
Ability to work independently with little supervision
Demonstrate leadership through training and mentoring less-experienced staff members
Ability to remain positive and foster a positive work environment
Must hold a valid driver's license and a good driving record

Interested candidates please visit the following web site, and search Requisition Number SUN1173 to learn more about the position and apply:

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Anchor/Reporter Position - Sunflower Broadcasting, Inc.