Anchor Reporter

Responsibilities

• Deliver scripted and ad-lib material with professionalism, personality, and purpose.
• Work with and guide reporters and producers in newscast production.
• Plan, gather, and assemble stories on day-of news or special project assignments.
• Cook up stories that go beyond surface details, accentuating unique enterprise angles, and having exclusive content.
• Develop a network of sources who provide tips, early access to information, and allow the reporter to break stories of significance.
• Appear on behalf of the station at public events.
• Contribute pictures, video, and text updates to mobile platforms throughout the day.
• Work on different stories and projects at once and meet all deadlines.
• Summarize information into easy-to-understand components.

Requirements

• 2+ years of anchor experience required.
• 2+ years of reporting experience required.
• Your demo reel is indicative of your everyday work.
• An anchor that connects with viewers, in addition to reporting skills.
• Operate mobile transmission devices and use latest technology.
• Can work in all weather conditions, work varied shifts, including overnights and weekends, and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Have a valid driver's license and a clear driving record.
• Exhibit unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards.
• Deal with the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive newscast production.

Qualifications

• Related military experience will be considered.
• In-person attendance is required.

Skills

• Versatile.
• Enterprising.
• Works well under tight deadlines.
• Can develop sources.
• Has excellent live reporting skills.

Benefits

Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible, and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) matching
• Emotional Wellness Support
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• LGBTQ+ Health Services

About Us

Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.