Anchor Reporter

Hearst Communications, Inc.; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Emotional wellness support

Additional benefits

Job summary

Hearst Communications, Inc. in Jackson, MS is seeking an Anchor/Reporter who brings energy to the desk and can head into the field for big stories, delivering live shots with credibility, poise, and personality.

You will enterprise exclusives, write and edit scripts with viewer interaction in mind, mentor producers/reporters, and work under tight deadlines while upholding journalistic integrity. In-person attendance is required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of anchor experience required.
• 2+ years of reporting experience required.
• Demo reel indicative of everyday work.
• Anchor that connects with viewers and has reporting skills.
• Operate mobile transmission devices and use latest technology.
• In-person attendance required and valid driver’s license.

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.
• Coordinate with managers and producers to develop exclusive, enterprise stories.
• Develop a network of sources for tips and breaking stories.
• Appear at public events on behalf of the station.
• Contribute pictures, video and text updates to mobile platforms throughout the day.
• Manage multiple stories and meet all deadlines.

Skills

Anchor experience

Reporting experience

Demo reel represents work

Job description

Local News Anchor Reporter

16WAPT, the ABC affiliate in Jackson, MS is looking for 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; 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 efficient, and works well under tight deadlines, can develop sources, and has 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.
• Plan, gathers and assembles stories on day-of news or special project assignments.
• 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
• Work on different stories and projects at once and meeting 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
• 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
• 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
• In-person attendance is required

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.

• 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