Weekday Morning Anchor/Reporter

WINK News, the trusted news leader in Southwest Florida, is looking for a dynamic and engaging Morning Anchor/Reporter to join our high-profile morning newscast. This is a rare opportunity to be part of a team that sets the day's news agenda for a passionate and growing audience.

What We’re Looking For:

• A strong, authoritative, and personable anchor who thrives in a fast-paced live environment
• The ability to speak extemporaneously with confidence and clarity on breaking news, developing stories, and live interviews
• Proficiency with touch-screen technologyor a willingness to learn and master interactive storytelling tools
• An anchor who is agile and adaptable, able to pivot seamlessly between serious breaking news and engaging morning-show elements
• A strong writer and storyteller who collaborates with producers, reporters, and the digital team to create compelling content across all platforms
• A team player who accentuates and enhances the strengths of our two primary morning anchors, bringing additional depth and energy to the newscast
  
  

Key Responsibilities:

• Co-anchor WINK’s highly rated morning newscast and contribute to daily editorial discussions
• Engage with viewersin an authentic and relatable way, both on-air and across digital platforms
• Work closely with the production team and producers to maximize the use oftouch-screen technologyfor enhanced storytelling
• Provide live breaking news coverage, including severe weather and major events. Going into the field to report on these and other big stories.
• Represent WINK News at community events and maintain a strong connection with the Southwest Florida audience
  
  

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of on-air anchoring/reporting experience in a newsroom preferred
• Strong ad-libbing skills and the ability to deliver news with authority and warmth
• Willingness to learn and effectively use interactive display technology during broadcasts
• A team player with a commitment to journalistic excellence and ethical reporting
  
  

Why Join WINK News?

• High-profile positionin a respected newsroom with a history of delivering impactful journalism
• The opportunity to be on the front lines of major breaking news and connect with an engaged audience
• A collaborative newsroom environment where innovation and creativity are encouraged
  
  

Benefits:

Full-time new hires: Eligible to participate in all Company benefit plans, including:

• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, and HSA
• 1stof the month after 30 days of employment
• Subject to plan terms
• Eligibility for company-paid benefits such as life insurance & EAP and employee-paid benefits such as short-term disability
• PTO – Earned on Accrual Basis
• Company-Paid Holidays
• 401(k)
  
  

If you’re a passionate journalist who can bring energy, credibility, and authenticity to the anchor desk while complementing our established morning team, we want to hear from you!

• Please no phone calls or emails regarding this position
  
  

Southwest Florida is often praised as being one of the healthiest and happiest places in the world with miles of white-sand beaches and a dynamic community. Broadcast Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are a drug-free and smoke-free environment.

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