JOB LISTING

                                                                                     October 24, 2025

 

WTVQ-TV has the following employment opportunities available:

Job Title: Anchor/MMJ
Location: WTVQ ABC 36 News, Lexington, KY
Position Type: Full-Time

About Us:

WTVQ ABC 36 News is seeking a dynamic, experienced Anchor/MMJ to join our team in Lexington, Kentucky. We are committed to providing high-quality local news coverage and are looking for a driven, creative, and versatile journalist who can excel both behind the desk and in the field.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Anchor newscasts with professionalism, credibility, and energy.
  • Act as a newsroom leader, helping to shape the vision and direction of newscasts.
  • Develop and produce engaging, accurate, and timely newscasts.
  • Generate story ideas and develop sources to create compelling, local content.
  • Shoot, write, and edit news stories as a Multimedia Journalist (MMJ).
  • Maintain excellent news judgment and editorial decision-making.
  • Collaborate with producers, reporters, and photographers to ensure seamless, high-quality broadcasts.
  • Engage with viewers through social media and other platforms to enhance audience experience and coverage.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field.
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience as an Anchor, MMJ, or Reporter preferred.
  • Ability to produce newscasts and generate creative content under tight deadlines.
  • Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
  • Proficiency in shooting and editing video.
  • Excellent news judgment and leadership abilities.
  • Comfortable with live reporting and breaking news coverage.
  • Familiarity with newsroom software and editing tools.

Additional Skills:

  • Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively and work independently.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Knowledge of AP style and adherence to journalistic standards.

To Apply:

Please email your resume, references, and a link to any samples of your work to: hr@wtvq.com. EOE M/F/D/V pre-employment background screen required. WTVQ is a drug free environment and we reserve the right to administer random drug testing as deemed necessary.

Producer: WTVQ ABC 36 NEWS NOW in Lexington, Kentucky, is looking for a dynamic, creative, and motivated News Producer to join our growing team. We’re looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced newsroom environment, can craft engaging, viewer-focused newscasts, and understands how to tell stories across multiple platforms.

As a producer at ABC 36, you’ll have the opportunity to shape newscasts that matter to Central Kentucky viewers — with compelling local content, strong writing, and a clear, conversational delivery. You’ll work closely with anchors, reporters, and the assignment desk to build rundowns that are both informative and relevant to our audience.
Responsibilities:

  • Produce engaging, well-structured newscasts with strong story flow and pacing
    • Source, select, and write local, regional, and national stories with accuracy and balance
    • Write crisp, conversational copy for broadcast and digital platforms
    • Coordinate live shots, graphics, video, and reporter elements under deadline pressure
    • Create and publish content for the ABC36NEWSNOW.com website and social media platforms
    • Collaborate with anchors, reporters, and management to develop story ideas and enterprise content
    • React quickly to breaking news and manage on-air coverage in real time
    • Maintain editorial integrity and adhere to newsroom and FCC guidelines

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field preferred
• Minimum 1–2 years of newsroom producing or related experience (college newsroom experience will be considered)
• Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to write clearly, conversationally, and under tight deadlines
• Working knowledge of ENPS, iNews, or similar newsroom systems preferred
• Familiarity with posting and managing content across digital and social media platforms
• Strong editorial judgment and an understanding of AP style and broadcast standards
• A passion for local news and storytelling that connects with the community

To Apply:
Please email your resume, references, and a link to any samples of your work to: hr@wtvq.com. EOE M/F/D/V pre-employment background screen required. WTVQ is a drug free environment and we reserve the right to administer random drug testing as deemed necessary.

Weekend Anchor/MMJ: WTVQ ABC 36 News is seeking a dynamic, experienced Weekend Anchor/MMJ to join our team in Lexington, Kentucky. We are committed to providing high-quality local news coverage and are looking for a driven, creative, and versatile journalist who can excel both behind the desk and in the field.

Job Responsibilities:
• Anchor newscasts with professionalism, credibility, and energy.
• Act as a newsroom leader, helping to shape the vision and direction of newscasts.
• Develop and produce engaging, accurate, and timely newscasts.
• Generate story ideas and develop sources to create compelling, local content.
• Shoot, write, and edit news stories as a Multimedia Journalist (MMJ).
• Maintain excellent news judgment and editorial decision-making.
• Collaborate with producers, reporters, and photographers to ensure seamless, high-quality broadcasts.
• Engage with viewers through social media and other platforms to enhance audience experience and coverage.

Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as an Anchor, MMJ, or Reporter preferred.
• Ability to produce newscasts and generate creative content under tight deadlines.
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Proficiency in shooting and editing video.
• Excellent news judgment and leadership abilities.
• Comfortable with live reporting and breaking news coverage.
• Familiarity with newsroom software and editing tools.

Additional Skills:
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively and work independently.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of AP style and adherence to journalistic standards.

To Apply:
Please email your resume, references, and a link to any samples of your work to: hr@wtvq.com. EOE M/F/D/V pre-employment background screen required. WTVQ is a drug free environment and we reserve the right to administer random drug testing as deemed necessary.

Local Sales & Marketing Consultant: ABC Affiliate WTVQ-TV in Lexington KY is hiring for an entry-level Sales and Marketing Consultant. Candidates must have good communication, people, organizational & time management skills. Successful candidate will be a self-starter motivated by personal goals as well as company objectives. Responsibilities will include, but not limited to, developing new local direct business and selling full-service digital marketing programs. College degree required and a demonstrated professional sales ability a must. Please email resume to hr@wtvq.com. EOE M/F/D/V pre-employment background screen required. WTVQ is a drug free environment and we reserve the right to administer random drug testing as deemed necessary.

 

             WTVQ-TV is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

                        Pre-employment background check required.

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