KSTU, the E.W. Scripps Company FOX affiliate in Salt Lake City, Utah is on the hunt for a dynamic and engaging Morning Anchor/Reporter to join the premier number one morning show in the market, Good Day Utah. This is a unique opportunity to become a part of an established and respected morning anchor team that has been delivering news to Utah for over 20 years. We are looking for a confident, sharp, and positive journalist who can bring energy and a captivating presence to our broadcast.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Anchor morning broadcasts Monday-Friday. Report regularly.




• Generate compelling story ideas tailored for multiple platforms.




• Report live on location from various news events.




• Organize material, and write stories according to prescribed editorial story style, and formats for each of our platforms- including digital.




• Research stories through personal contacts, the internet and other sources deciding the best angle and approach for the story.




• Collaborate effectively with News, Promotion, Production and Engineering on daily broadcast, special projects and online coverage.




• Make community appearances and participate in station-led initiatives.




• Build a network of informational sources to provide exclusive stories for the Scripps brand.




• Meet all production deadlines.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• Bachelors degree in relation discipline preferred or equivalent years of experience.




• Generally, 5+ years on-camera experience preferred.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• Must connect on camera with a sense of urgency.




• Ability to cultivate sources and mine stories.




• Knowledge of newsroom computers and computer databases strongly preferred.




• Must demonstrate strong news judgment and organizational skills.




• Must have keen sense of logistics and ability to work well under intense pressure and deadlines.




• Must have good creative and editorial judgment, mastery of journalistic ethics, and libel law.




• Must be able to speak clearly and concisely.




• Valid driver's license, good driving record, and ability to provide proof of insurance with the company required insurance limits.

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