Anchor Reporter

Hearst Television, Inc.

Des Moines (IA)

On-site

USD 38,000 - 70,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) matching

Emotional Wellness Support

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

LGBTQ+ Health Services

Job summary

Hearst Television's KCCI in Des Moines seeks a weekend Anchor/Reporter to bring live reporting energy to the desk. You will enterprise exclusives, tell compelling stories, and complete live shots. You will write and edit scripts with viewer interaction in mind, mentoring producers and reporters. You will be versatile, work fast, and thrive under deadlines. You will report to the News Director.

Qualifications

2+ years of anchor experience
2+ years of reporting experience
Your demo reel reflects everyday work
Anchor connects with viewers and reports with credibility

Responsibilities

Deliver scripted and ad-lib material with professionalism, personality, and purpose
Guide reporters and producers in newscast production
Plan, gather and assemble stories on day-of news or special projects
Create content across linear and digital platforms to meet viewers where they are
Develop stories with enterprise angles and exclusives
Build a network of sources for tips and early access to information
Appear on behalf of the station at public events
Contribute pictures, video and text updates to mobile platforms
Summarize information into easy-to-understand components

Skills

Anchor experience

Reporting experience

Live reporting

Interviewing

Journalistic integrity

Job description

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.

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.