AM Weekend Anchor / MMJ, WXMI

WXMI, the FOX affiliate owned by The E.W. Scripps Company in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is searching for a Weekend Morning Anchor / Multimedia Journalist. The right candidate will solo anchor Saturday and Sunday mornings from 5 - 9am. The Weekend Morning Anchor / MMJ is also responsible for researching, writing, capturing visual content, and editing stories for multiple platforms. This is an award-winning newsroom with great leadership and a strong team of journalists. Grand Rapids is a beautiful part of Michigan with a lake shore and thriving downtown. It provides the perfect combination of the big city and sandy beaches, with sparkling sunsets. The region has a thriving economy based on major manufacturers, health care, and the automobile and aviation industries. Looking for a hopping arts scene and great restaurants? You’ll find it all in Grand Rapids. Join the FOX 17 team! Apply now!

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Anchor the newscast.

Research, gather, write, and develop news content for multiple platforms.

Report live on location from various news events, when assigned.

Perform various community service activities for station, including performing as master of ceremonies for public service events and as host/hostess for station events.

Perform other duties as needed and assigned.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

Bachelors degree in related discipline preferred or equivalent years of experience

Generally, 3+ years on camera experience preferred.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

Must connect on camera with a sense of urgency

Ability to cultivate sources and mine for 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

Must be able to lift up to 50-pounds

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