Anchor Reporter

Asian American Journalists Association

Location (WV)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Emotional Wellness Support

Paid Time Off

LGBTQ+ Health Services

Job summary

The Asian American Journalists Association is seeking an experienced Anchor/Reporter to energize live broadcasts and lead news stories. Qualified candidates should have at least 2 years of anchor and reporting experience, including the ability to work under tight deadlines and maintain journalistic integrity. Responsibilities include guiding production teams, planning stories, developing sources, and engaging with viewers. This role ensures the delivery of authentic and compelling news while contributing to a collaborative organizational culture.

Qualifications

2+ years of anchor experience required.
2+ years of reporting experience required.
Exhibit unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards.

Responsibilities

Deliver scripted and ad-lib material with professionalism.
Work with reporters and producers in newscast production.
Develop a network of sources for breaking stories.
Contribute pictures, video, and text updates to platforms.

Skills

Live reporting skills

Story development

Viewer engagement

Mentoring

Multimedia content creation

Tools

Mobile transmission devices

Job description

WJCL, the ABC affiliate in Savannah, GA, 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.

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.