Anchor/Reporter: Live, Multiplatform Storyteller

Hearst Magazines

Lancaster (Lancaster County)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 90,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits
401(k) matching
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Employee discounts

Job summary

WGAL News 8, the Hearst-owned NBC Affiliate serving the Harrisburg-Lancaster-Lebanon-York, PA market, seeks an Anchor/Reporter with strong live reporting, enterprise storytelling, and newsroom leadership. The role requires on-field reporting, social media engagement, and the ability to mentor producers and reporters.

The ideal candidate has anchor experience (2–5 years), solid reporting background, a compelling reel, and the drive to break big stories with ethical, accurate coverage.

Qualifications

  • Past anchor experience required; 2-5 years preferred.
  • Past reporting experience (2-5 years) required.
  • Bilingual experience is a plus.
  • Proven Anchor with ability to connect with viewers, in addition to strong reporting skills.
  • Your demo reel should be indicative of your everyday work.

Responsibilities

  • Delivers scripted and ad lib material with professionalism, personality, and purpose.
  • Works with and guides reporters and producers in newscast production.
  • Plans, gathers and assembles stories on day-of news or special project assignments.
  • Works with or without a photographer to gather and edit video and sound.
  • Produces and posts regular vertical video and social media content.
  • Coordinates with news managers and producers to develop exclusive stories.
  • Develops a network of sources for tips and early access to information.
  • Uses social media and multiplatform storytelling to connect with the audience.
  • Manages multiple stories with exceptional time-management under pressure.
  • Summarizes information into easy-to-understand components.
  • Maintains unwavering journalistic integrity and ethics.
  • Represents the station at public events.
  • In-person attendance is required.

Skills

Live reporting
Multiplatform storytelling
News writing
Public speaking
Interviewing
Time management
Social media

Tools

ENG equipment

Job description

WGAL News 8, the Hearst-owned NBC Affiliate serving the Harrisburg-Lancaster-Lebanon-York, PA market, seeks an Anchor/Reporter with strong live reporting, enterprise storytelling, and newsroom leadership. The role requires on-field reporting, social media engagement, and the ability to mentor producers and reporters.

The ideal candidate has anchor experience (2–5 years), solid reporting background, a compelling reel, and the drive to break big stories with ethical, accurate coverage.

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