Dynamic Live News Anchor & Enterprise Reporter

Hearst Magazines; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Emotional Wellness Support

LGBTQ+ Health Services

Job summary

Hearst Television in Jackson, MS seeks a dynamic Local News Anchor/Reporter to deliver energy on air and in the field. You will enterprise exclusives, craft engaging scripts, and report live with credibility and poise. The role requires versatility, speed, and the ability to mentor producers and reporters.

You will write and edit for viewer interaction, collaborate with the News Director, and represent the station at public events while meeting deadlines across platforms.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of anchor experience required.
• 2+ years of reporting experience required.
• Demonstrated ability to enterprise exclusives and report under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Deliver scripted and ad-lib material with professionalism, personality, and purpose.
• Guide reporters and producers in newscast production.
• Plan and assemble stories for day-of news or special projects.
• Develop stories with enterprise angles and exclusive content.
• Build a network of sources for tips and early access to information.
• Appear at public events on behalf of the station.
• Contribute visuals and text updates to mobile platforms throughout the day.
• Summarize information into clear, viewer-friendly components.

Skills

Anchor experience

Reporting experience

Live reporting

Journalistic integrity

Job description

Hearst Television in Jackson, MS seeks a dynamic Local News Anchor/Reporter to deliver energy on air and in the field. You will enterprise exclusives, craft engaging scripts, and report live with credibility and poise. The role requires versatility, speed, and the ability to mentor producers and reporters.

You will write and edit for viewer interaction, collaborate with the News Director, and represent the station at public events while meeting deadlines across platforms.