Weekend Morning Anchor

Weekend Morning Anchor/Reporter

WESH 2 News the Hearst-owned NBC affiliatein Orlandois looking for a Weekend Morning Anchor/Reporter. We want someone who canbring the energy of live reporting to our anchor addition to credibility poise and personality we need an anchor who is ready 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 the 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 self-starter who is fast efficient works well under tight deadlines can develop sources and has excellent live reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver scripted and ad-lib material with professionalism personality and purpose.
• Work with and guide reporters and producers in newscast production.
• Plan gathers and assembles stories on day-of news or special project assignments.
• Works with a photographer to gather and edit compelling video and captivating sound
• Coordinate with news managers and producers to develop stories that go beyond surface details that accentuate unique enterprise angles and have 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.
• Will contribute pictures video and text updates to mobile platforms throughout the day
• Can juggle multiple stories and projects at once demonstrates exceptional time-management skills by meeting all deadlines under extraordinary pressure
• Unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards
• Summarize information into easy-to-understand components

Requirements

• 2 years of anchor experience required
• 2 years of reporting experience required
• Demonstrated ability to enterprise and uncover
• Your demo reel is indicative of your everyday work
• 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 drivers license can drive large vehicles over long distances and a clear driving record
• Have and exhibit unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards
• Can deal with the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive newscast production
• Related military experience will be considered

Values in Action

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds perspectives and identities. Thats why behind the scenes we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication ensuring that the content we create is authentic accurate and connected to 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