Job Description:

Summary: The purpose of this position is to prepare and present news for Rural America.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Assists News Director in collecting, assembling and editing daytime/evening newscast and anchoring various newscasts.

• Experience with utilizing commodity and financial markets for news content.

• Must have strong on camera delivery and the ability to ad-lib during newscasts, as well as during breaking news coverage.

• Collect, assemble and edit news stories for daytime and/or evening newscast.

• Assist on-air production crew, as needed.

• Works with News Director and other producers to decide story selection, placement, length, editorial treatment and overall presentation of shows and segments.

• Ability to write compelling copy for air, with sharp news judgment, as well as produce and edit.

• Performs at a high level of professionalism, while under extreme pressures and tight deadlines.

• The ideal candidate will have the ability to successfully work with various departments/staff to coordinate all aspects of the newscast.

• Ability to create unique presentations for shows, while maintaining our goal to provide informative content about RURAL America.

• Successful candidate should be dependable and able to work whenever needed, including, but not limited to mornings, nights, weekends and holidays.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Education and Skill Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree in communications or other related field is preferred, OR equivalent education/training/directing experience is required.

• Agriculture background or firm knowledge of agriculture preferred.

• Minimum three (3) years of experience as an on-air anchor and newscast production required.

• Superior verbal, written and presentation skills required.

• Must be able to work flexible hours, including weekends, evenings and holidays, as needed.

• Strong creative skill set with proven work examples.

• Must be detailed oriented and maintain high levels of quality control for various elements during production (both LIVE and pre-produced content).

• Superior leadership and time management skills essential.

• Must work well under pressure and have the ability to manage multiple tasks to meet deadlines.

• Proficient in various computer programs required for LIVE productions/pre-produced content.

• Travel may be required – based out of Nashville, TN.

Other Information:

Management reserves the right to add, change or revise this job description at any time.

Inquiries: jobs@rfdtv.com

Application Requirements: Please submit cover letter with salary requirements and resume. Please be prepared to provide clips to display examples of your successful production work.

Closing Date: Once qualified candidate has accepted the position.

EEO/AA Employer.