Job Description
Anchor/Reporter WINK News, the trusted news leader in Southwest Florida, is looking for a dynamic and engaging 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 technology or 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: - Handle news hits WINK’s highly rated morning newscast and contribute to daily editorial discussions.
- Anchor newscasts on sister station WXCW- WINK CW
- Engage with viewers in an authentic and relatable way, both on-air and across digital platforms.
- Work closely with the production team and producers to maximize the use of touch-screen technology for enhanced storytelling.
- Provide live breaking news coverage, including severe weather and major events. Going into the field to report weekly 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 position in 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.
Physical Requirements - Ability to sit or work at a computer for extended periods.
- Clear verbal and written communication in person, by phone, and via video.
- Operate standard office and recording equipment.
- Travel, including local driving to field locations or meetings.
- Navigate indoor and outdoor environments as needed for reporting.
- Able to lift up to 20 pounds.
- Visual and auditory ability to conduct interviews and review content.
Benefits :
Full-time new hires: Eligible to participate in all Company benefit plans, including:
- Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, and HSA
- 1 st of 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)
*Please no phone calls or emails regarding this position.
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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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