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Anchor/Reporter In Traffic

KLAS-TV the CBS affiliate in Las Vegas, Nevada is actively recruiting for an Anchor/Reporter in traffic. The Anchor/Reporter serves as a presenter of traffic news and other content for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Present live and recorded traffic reports during morning and/or evening newscasts.
• Monitor traffic conditions using NDOT feeds, traffic software, social media, and viewer tips
• Collaborate with producers to incorporate traffic updates into newscasts and breaking news coverage
• Organize material, determine angle or emphasis, and write story according to prescribed editorial style and format standards
• Gather and verify information regarding stories through interview, observation and research
• Build network of sources who supply information that allows the Company to stay ahead of its competitors
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned
• Report news stories for broadcast, providing clear background, context, and accurate details
• Research, gather, and analyze information through interviews, public records, events, and field reporting
• Arrange and conduct interviews with newsmakers and community members
• Review notes and materials to isolate key facts and develop compelling story angles
• Develop and pitch original story ideas
• Shoot, write, edit and present news reports for all platforms

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in communication/journalism or related degree. Equivalent years of experience may substitute for education
• Three (3) years television anchoring or reporting experience preferred
• Solid vocal delivery, camera presence, and clear enunciation
• Strong reporting skills
• Understand importance of social media
• Excellent reading, writing, spelling, grammar and organizational skills
• Promoter of teamwork and maintains attitude of cooperation with all station personnel
• Operate newsroom computer systems

• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and manage multiple tasks
• Strong organizational and research skills
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record
• Flexibility to work any shift, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Physical Demands & Work Environment: The Anchor/Reporter must be able to sit, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. In addition, the Anchor/Reporter must be able to handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls. Repetitive movements are required. Work may be conducted in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions.

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