A friendly, affordable midwestern city with so much to offer. Work, play, and enjoy life in the “Gem City.” Dayton is known as the birthplace of aviation, and features a mecca of restaurants, festivals, museums, sports teams, and entertainment. Forbes named Dayton one of the top 20 best cities to live in as a career professional. Trulia ranked Dayton the #2 least expensive city to live in out of the top 100 metropolitan areas in the country. Come join a growing team and affordable midwestern city. 

The Traffic Anchor/Reporter serves as the primary presenter of news stories and other content for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers.  

Duties & Responsibilities Include:

Anchor 430 AM newscast Monday-Friday, other fill-in anchor as requiredProvide traffic updates from 430-9A Monday-FridayProduce content for WDTN+, a 24-hour streaming serviceProduce content for multiple platforms, including TV, internet, mobile, etc.Work with management to enterprise and develop storiesDemonstrate compelling storytelling using dynamic live shots and stand-ups, creative graphics, and use of digital and social media platformsOrganize material, determine angle or emphasis, and write story according to prescribed editorial style and format standardsGather and verify information regarding stories through interviews, observation and researchBuild network of sources who supply information that allows the Company to stay ahead of its competitorsPerforms special projects and other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in Communication/Journalism or related degree required (equivalent years of experience may substitute for education)Three (3) years television anchoring or reporting experience requiredSolid vocal delivery, camera presence, and clear enunciationStrong reporting skillsUnderstand importance of social mediaExcellent reading, writing, spelling, grammar and organizational skillsPromote teamwork and maintains attitude of cooperation with all station personnelOperate newsroom computer systems