Anchor/Reporter

AAJA26; Manchester, Northern (NH, KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WMUR, the ABC affiliate in Manchester, NH, is seeking an Anchor/Reporter who can bring energy to the anchor desk, enterprise exclusives, and deliver compelling live reports.

You will write and edit scripts with viewer interaction in mind, develop sources, and work under tight deadlines while mentoring reporters and producers. In-person attendance is required.

This role requires poise, journalistic integrity, and the ability to connect with viewers across on-air and digital platforms.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of anchor experience required.
• 2+ years of reporting experience required.
• Demo reel demonstrates everyday work.
• Anchor connects with viewers and can report.
• Operate mobile transmission devices and latest technology.
• Work in all weather conditions, varied shifts including overnights and weekends, and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Have a valid driver’s license and a clear driving record.
• Exhibit unwavering journalistic integrity and ethics.
• Handle the stresses of time-sensitive newscast production.
• Related military experience will be considered.
• In-person attendance is required.

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 project assignments.
• Coordinate with news managers and producers to develop stories with enterprise angles and exclusive content.
• Develop a network of sources who provide tips and early access to information and allow breaking stories.
• Appear on behalf of the station at public events.
• Contribute pictures, video and text updates to mobile platforms throughout the day.
• Work on different stories and projects at once and meet all deadlines.
• Summarize information into easy-to-understand components.

Skills

Anchor experience

Reporting experience

Job description

WMUR, the ABC affiliate in Manchester, NH 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.

• 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