Responsibilities:

- Respond quickly and aggressively to breaking news with livestreams on multiple platforms.   - Create and maintain WAFF 48 livestream programming schedule for apps on mobile, Roku, Amazon Fire and Apple TV devices.   - Must be a strong writer, deeply knowledgeable about all current events, and have quick and thoughtful news judgment. You will write for WAFF's website and social pages.   - Should be comfortable on camera at the 48 Now Streaming Desk. You will host breaking news, live-streaming events, and other stories throughout the day. You will also promote upcoming newscasts and drive urgent coverage to a streaming audience.   - Occasional holiday or weekend shifts will be required.   - Occasional appearances on broadcast television news to report or promote content.   - Train other newsroom teammates on the usage of the 48 Now Streaming Desk.   - Assist in the creation of other original content for Streaming Apps, YouTube, and social media pages.   - Assist in coverage planning for major news/political events.   - Research/Pitch enterprising stories geared towards a digital audience.   - Direct your own workflow while working closely with Digital Content Manager on execution of current and/or new digital content strategies.   - Must be capable of creating content from sources beyond wires and feeds (ex. social media, court records, reliable online publications) and be eager to present the day's news in an urgent and impactful manner.   - Must be comfortable contacting public officials, law enforcement officers, public information officers, and members of the community to gather information and conduct interviews.   - Will establish and maintain daily communication with newscast producers, reporters, anchors, and meteorologists to maximize daily content opportunities.