WTAJ is looking for a dynamic News Anchor/MMJ to join our award-winning newsroom. This person will anchor newscasts, including weekends, and deliver the news with enthusiasm and confidence. In this role, you will also produce content for our news broadcasts and digital platforms. Strong writing, videography, and editing skills are a must! At WTAJ, we cover compelling stories that have an impact on our viewers and demonstrate a strong understanding and appreciation for our community.

In central Pennsylvania, you’ll enjoy a robust quality of life. Our region is family-friendly with great schools, world-class outdoor recreation, and plenty of sports. Plus, Altoona is an easy drive to major metropolitan areas, including Pittsburgh, Washington DC, and Philadelphia.  

Join the WTAJ family and be part of a team that’s recognized as the LEADER in local news!

WTAJ-TV in Altoona, Pennsylvania is hiring a News Anchor/MMJ who is a newsroom leader who delivers and creates news content for our broadcasts and digital platforms.  Presents news stories and other content for WTAJ-TV, WTAJ+ and WTAJ.com, as well as social mediaEnsures that all news content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production qualityDynamic and compelling presenter and storytellerWrites and presents news stories clearly and conciselyProduces newscasts and communicates clear direction with team membersAssists in writing, copy editing, researching, and coordinating news programming and other contentActs as a field reporter/MMJ as assigned, including editingResponds to breaking news and other urgent newsrooms situations as requiredParticipates in promotional activities including public appearancesPerforms special projects and other duties as assignedWrites content for the website and other digital platforms

Requirements & Skills:Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experienceFluency in EnglishExcellent communication skills with a proven ability to communicate (written and oral), across all platforms and to ad lib when requiredExcellent news judgment with an expansive knowledge of local and national current events, history, newsmakers and issuesAbility to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneouslyValid driver’s license with a good driving recordFlexibility to work any shift.Proficiency with ENPS and Adobe Premiere preferred, but not requiredWTAJ/Nexstar Media Inc. offers excellent benefits including paid vacations, holidays, sick leave, and personal days, health insurance plans, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, 401K Retirement Plan, paid parental leave, dental, vision, Teladoc, behavioral health services, prescription drug coverage, life insurance plans, paid short term disability, and many more benefit options.  Compensation package will be based on experience.Please provide a resume and digital reel when applying.