Digital Anchor Job at Texas Association of Broadcasters in Abilene

Overview Category : Digital Media

Position / Title : Digital Anchor

The Digital News Anchor produces and anchors segments on local digital trending topics, reports, writes, voices, and feeds news content for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging, and meaningful to news consumers. This person will be the face of our digital breaking news coverage online. We are looking for someone that is actively engaged in all tenets of journalism. The Digital News Anchor will be asked to anchor in studio and on our digital platform, field anchor, report, break news stories and handle long-form content. You will be responsible for generating sources, enterprising story ideas, and followups. Having a ‘Digital First’ mentality is a must.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Reports news stories for broadcast and digital, describing the background and details of events

Set up and front live streams from our BCHP Digital Desk that engage our audience on social media

Arranges interviews with people who can provide information about stories

Reviews copy and corrects errors in content, grammar, and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines

Reviews and evaluates notes taken about event aspects to isolate pertinent facts and details

Determines a story’s emphasis, length and format, and organizes material accordingly

Researches and analyzes background information related to news stories to be able to provide complete and accurate information

Gathers information about events through research, interviews, experience or attendance at news, artistic, social or other functions

Pitches stories to news managers and news producers which are relevant to the local community

Receives assignments and evaluates leads and tips to develop story ideas

Discusses issues with producers and / or news managers to establish priorities or positions

Checks reference materials such as books, news files or public records to obtain relevant facts

Revises work to meet editorial approval or to fit time requirements

Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality

Writes stories for the web and other digital platforms

Interacts with viewers / users on social media sites

Performs special projects and other duties as assigned

Experience Minimum two years’ experience in news reporting (depending on market size)

Superior on-air presence

Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience

Fluency in English

Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required

Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment

Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Valid driver’s license with a good driving record

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• EOE / MINORITIES / FEMALES / VETERANS / DISABLED

Details include : Vacancy Type : Full Time; Date Posted : 9 / 4 / 2025; Closing Date : 12 / 4 / 2025; City : Abilene - 79605; State : Texas; URL : http : / / www.bigcountryhomepage.com

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