News Anchor

WKBT, News 8 Now in La Crosse – Eau Claire, Wisconsin (DMA 129) is looking for a dynamic news anchor to deliver multiplatform content to audiences across a diverse, hyphenated DMA. The ideal candidate is an experienced journalist with a proven track record of leadership and community involvement who thrives in a team environment and demonstrates strong editorial judgment. We value creativity, hard work, and enterprise storytelling, and we’re looking for an anchor who will be involved in the daily operations of the newsroom, serve as a mentor to early‑career journalists and help produce content across platforms. What you’ll do: Present news stories and digital content that is clear, engaging, and meaningful Develop sources and stories within the community Engage with viewers in the community and across social platforms Assist in writing, copy editing, researching, and coordinating news stories Work with early‑career producers and reporters to help develop their skills Report from the field as assigned Participate in promotional activities including public appearances Overnights and weekends may be required Qualifications/Requirements: 1 to 3 years anchoring and reporting experience Bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism or related field Smooth and effective delivery of content for live broadcast Strong, demonstrated news judgment Excellent writing and copy‑editing skills Proficiency in story creation and newscast production Understanding of digital/new media platforms and strategy Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously Equal Employment Opportunity Morgan Murphy Media is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our employees and our communities. #J-18808-Ljbffr