Weekend AM Anchor
Weekend AM Anchor
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Job Description
WVTMTV the Hearst Television NBC affiliate located in the Birmingham AL market has an exciting opportunity to join our News Team as an Anchor/Reporter. The Anchor/Reporter is someone who can bring the energy of live reporting to our anchor desk. In addition to credibility poise and personality; were looking for an anchor who isnt afraid to head out into the field and break the big stories. Our next anchor/reporter will enterprise exclusives tell compelling stories and execute energetic live shots. We are looking for this markets next leader who isnt afraid to ask tough questions and will hold those in power accountable. Our anchors are newsroom leaders who help mentor and grow producers and reporters. Our anchors write and edit scripts with conversational communication in mind. We are looking for a versatile enterprising selfstarter who is fast efficient works well under tight deadlines can develop sources and has excellent live reporting skills.
Responsibilities
- Delivers scripted and ad lib material with professionalism personality and purpose
- Works with and guides reporters and producers in newscast production
- Contributes on all platforms
- Regularly plan gather and assemble stories on dayof news or special project assignments
- Coordinates with news managers and producers to develop stories that go beyond surface details that accentuate unique enterprise angles and have exclusive content
- Develops a network of sources who provide tips early access to information and allow the reporter to break stories of significance
- Will contribute pictures video and text updates to mobile platforms consistently throughout the day
- Can juggle multiple stories and projects at once demonstrates exceptional timemanagement skills by meeting all deadlines under extraordinary pressure
- An ability to summarize information into easytounderstand components
- Unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards
- Appears on behalf of the station at public events
- Inperson attendance is required
Qualifications
- Ability to connect with viewers in addition to strong reporting skills
- Ability to operate mobile transmission devices and use the latest technology
- Can work in all weather conditions and carry up to 50 pounds
- Have a valid drivers license can drive large vehicles over long distances and a clear driving record
- Ability to work varied shifts including overnights and weekends
- Can deal with the stresses and pressures of timesensitive newscast production
- Past anchor experience 25 years) required
- Past reporting experience 25 years) required
- Demonstrated ability to enterprise and uncover stories
- Your demo reel should be indicative of your everyday work
- Related experience education and/or training considered
- Hearst Television is a proud supporter of military veterans. Related military training and experience will be considered.
Diversity Statement
At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures backgrounds perspectives and identities. Thats why behind the scenes we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate and more representative of the communities we serve.
Benefits
Hearsts 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
- Additional benefits to meet your and your familys needs
Employment Type
Full-Time
