Evening Traffic Anchor & Breaking News Reporter

HEARST PROPERTIES, INC; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hearst Television's WYFF 4 in Greenville, SC is seeking a PM Traffic / Breaking News Reporter to tell compelling traffic and breaking news stories with strong on-air presence. You will deliver concise live reports, produce transportation-related stories, and engage viewers across digital platforms.

The role requires ability to ad-lib during breaking news, familiarity with traffic systems, and comfort working with graphics and live shots. This position offers growth within a dynamic newsroom.

Qualifications

• Professional or college experience as a journalist and storyteller in a commercial television station.
• Experience using traffic systems preferred.
• Suited to ad-lib in breaking news situations.
• Clear speech, basic knowledge of how to use a computer and basic knowledge of social media.
• Familiar with street and highway names and directions; quick to learn.
• Must be creative and work well with others.
• Related military experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Prepare afternoon/evening report with dynamic graphics.
• News gather for traffic reports.
• Provide concise live traffic reports for afternoon/evening shows.
• Research and report up-to-the-minute traffic conditions.
• Communicate important traffic information to the show producers and show anchors promptly.
• Make sure that corresponding graphics, video and live shots are used accurately.
• Communicate afternoon/evening traffic information to viewers through digital platforms including our station website, mobile app, and social media pages.
• Produce transportation related stories and present traffic information in the field.
• Produce and Anchor breaking news updates through the afternoon newscast, at the direction of news management.

Skills

Journalist experience

Traffic systems knowledge

Ad-lib breaking news

Clear speech

Computer basics

Social media

Street names familiarity

Creative and collaborative

Military experience

Job description

Hearst Television's WYFF 4 in Greenville, SC is seeking a PM Traffic / Breaking News Reporter to tell compelling traffic and breaking news stories with strong on-air presence. You will deliver concise live reports, produce transportation-related stories, and engage viewers across digital platforms.

The role requires ability to ad-lib during breaking news, familiarity with traffic systems, and comfort working with graphics and live shots. This position offers growth within a dynamic newsroom.