public-facing figure. The Anchor/Reporter exemplifies the station’s commitment to serve all New Jerseyans with trustworthy public journalism.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Host news segments from the studio, including daily video-based news posts, the nightly newscast, live special event coverage, and news specials.
• Develop, write, and deliver news scripts with accuracy and clarity.
• Conduct in-studio and live remote interviews with newsmakers, officials, experts, contributors, and community members.
• Contribute to the booking of guests and interview subjects.
• Collaborate with producers on rundown structure and editorial focus.
• Participate in editorial meetings, pitch stories and ideas for coverage, and contribute to story selection.
• Represent NJ PBS at community events, public appearances, and industry functions.
• Contribute to social media content, including short-form video and social posts.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of New Jersey political, social, and community affairs across all 21 counties.
• Establish and maintain relationships with news sources, elected officials, community leaders, business leaders, and cultural leaders in New Jersey.
• Adhere to NJ PBS editorial standards and public media ethics guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Management retains the right to add or change job duties at any time.

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED:

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in journalism, communications, broadcasting, or a related field.
• Minimum three years of professional experience working in media.
• Demonstrated on-camera broadcast experience, including live news anchoring or live news content production in a professional environment.
• Strong broadcast writing skills with ability to produce and deliver news scripts accurately under deadline.
• Flexibility to work varied hours, including early mornings, evenings and weekends for breaking news or special event coverage.
• Demonstrated ability in reporting and writing news stories for broadcast programs and digital platforms.
• Strong interpersonal skills

PREFERRED:

• A master’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Experience at a public media or PBS-affiliated station.
• Knowledge of New Jersey political, civic, and community affairs.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.

PROCEDURE FOR CANDIDACY:

Applicants should include a resume and cover letter describing how their background, skills and education match the needs of the University. When applying, please take a moment to carefully read and follow the steps in the application instructions.

Salary Range

$95,000.00-$110,000.00 Annually

public-facing figure. The Anchor/Reporter exemplifies the station’s commitment to serve all New Jerseyans with trustworthy public journalism.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Host news segments from the studio, including daily video-based news posts, the nightly newscast, live special event coverage, and news specials.
• Develop, write, and deliver news scripts with accuracy and clarity.
• Conduct in-studio and live remote interviews with newsmakers, officials, experts, contributors, and community members.
• Contribute to the booking of guests and interview subjects.
• Collaborate with producers on rundown structure and editorial focus.
• Participate in editorial meetings, pitch stories and ideas for coverage, and contribute to story selection.
• Represent NJ PBS at community events, public appearances, and industry functions.
• Contribute to social media content, including short-form video and social posts.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of New Jersey political, social, and community affairs across all 21 counties.
• Establish and maintain relationships with news sources, elected officials, community leaders, business leaders, and cultural leaders in New Jersey.
• Adhere to NJ PBS editorial standards and public media ethics guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Management retains the right to add or change job duties at any time.

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED:

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in journalism, communications, broadcasting, or a related field.
• Minimum three years of professional experience working in media.
• Demonstrated on-camera broadcast experience, including live news anchoring or live news content production in a professional environment.
• Strong broadcast writing skills with ability to produce and deliver news scripts accurately under deadline.
• Flexibility to work varied hours, including early mornings, evenings and weekends for breaking news or special event coverage.
• Demonstrated ability in reporting and writing news stories for broadcast programs and digital platforms.
• Strong interpersonal skills

PREFERRED:

• A master’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Experience at a public media or PBS-affiliated station.
• Knowledge of New Jersey political, civic, and community affairs.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.

PROCEDURE FOR CANDIDACY:

Applicants should include a resume and cover letter describing how their background, skills and education match the needs of the University. When applying, please take a moment to carefully read and follow the steps in the application instructions.

Salary Range

$95,000.00-$110,000.00 Annually