Anchor/Managing Editor

Alpena, MI

WBKB-TV in Alpena, MI, is seeking an Anchor/Managing Editor to join their team. As the Anchor/Managing Editor, you will deliver news stories, conduct interviews, and present information to the audience professionally and engagingly. You will also oversee the editorial content and manage a team of multimedia journalists.

In addition to your on-air presentation, your day-to-day tasks will include assigning and reviewing news stories, ensuring accuracy and adherence to MMM journalistic standards, and collaborating with the production team to deliver high-quality news content. This is an on-site role.

What You’ll Bring:
• Proven experience in journalism and the newsroom
• A strong understanding of journalistic ethics and standards
• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Proficiency in digital content creation and social media platforms
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and to changing news priorities.
• Strong leadership and solid communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, Communications, or related field
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Excellent on-camera presence and charisma
• Strong research and interviewing skills
• Ability to work as a team.
• Previous experience as an Anchor or in a similar role is preferred.

What Morgan Murphy Media/WBKB-TV Offers:

This is a rare opportunity to work for a company that offers autonomy, flexibility, income growth, upward mobility, and work-life balance. We offer competitive starting wages and benefits to successful candidates motivated to become future media leaders. 

Morgan Murphy Media is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our employees and communities.