Anchor Reporter

HEARST PROPERTIES, INC; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical | Dental | Vision

401(k) matching

Emotional Wellness Support

Paid Time Off

Paid parental leave

LGBTQ+ Health Services

Additional benefits to meet your and你的

Job summary

KCCI, the CBS affiliate in Des Moines, part of Hearst Television, is seeking a weekend Anchor/Reporter. You will bring energy to the anchor desk, report live from the field, and develop exclusive stories that engage audiences across TV and digital platforms.

You will write, edit, and deliver stories with credibility and speed, mentoring producers and reporters while adapting to tight deadlines. Weekend shifts and overnight coverage are required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of anchor experience
• 2+ years of reporting experience
• Demo reel represents your everyday work
• Anchor who connects with viewers and can report with authority
• Can operate mobile transmission devices and work in all weather conditions

Responsibilities

• Deliver scripted and ad-lib material with professionalism and personality
• Guide reporters and producers in newscast production
• Plan and assemble stories on day-of news or special projects
• Create content across linear and digital platforms
• Develop exclusive, enterprise stories with strong angles
• Build a network of sources for timely tips and access to information
• Appear at public events on behalf of the station
• Provide photos, video, and text updates for mobile platforms
• Summarize information into clear, viewer-friendly components

Skills

Anchor experience

Reporting experience

Live reporting

News writing

Interview skills

Job description

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 family's needs

Oct 29, 2026

KCCI, the CBS affiliate in Des Moines, is looking for a weekend 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; you are an anchor who isn't afraid to head out into the field and break the big stories. You will enterprise exclusives, tell compelling stories, and complete live shots. You are someone who isn't afraid to ask the tough questions, will hold those in power accountable and help mentor producers and reporters. You will write and edit scripts with viewer interaction in mind. You are versatile, enterprising, and can work fast and efficiently, work well under tight deadlines, can develop sources, and have excellent live reporting skills. You will report to the News Director.

Responsibilities

• Deliver scripted and ad-lib material with professionalism, personality, and purpose.
• Work with and guide reporters and producers in newscast production.
• Plans, gathers and assembles stories on day-of news or special project assignments.
• Create content across linear and digital platforms to meet viewers where they are
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Have a valid driver's license 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

Values in Action

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's 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.

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
• LGBTQ+ Health Services
• Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs