Health Reporter/Anchor

Local 12 News, seeks an enterprising health reporter/anchor to join our team. The ideal candidate will focus on health topics that matter to our viewers while using strong storytelling to make stories impactful and memorable. We are looking for someone who can break down complex medical information into interesting and relevant stories for ALL platforms. This includes creating short-form videos, explainers, reels, and social content designed for audience engagement and platform growth. This person hosts a weekly health show and other medical specials throughout the year while representing the station at health-related community events, forums, and partnerships.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop a network of sources and experts to generate health stories on a regular basis
• Identify and pitch daily news stories
• Produce daily health stories for all platforms
• Host weekly health show and other medical specials throughout the year
• Write online versions of health reports and work with Digital Producer on \"web extra\" content
• Maintain an active social media presence to build your brand and solicit original story ideas
• Emcee and host events outside of news
• Represent the station at health-related community events, forums, and partnerships

• Must be able to develop and maintain sources
• Dynamic live television and storytelling skills are a must
• Strong social media skillset for both research and promoting stories as well as gathering viewer input
• Strong writing skills and knowledge of medical topics
• At least five years of reporting experience