Evening Traffic Anchor & Dynamic Reporter

Hearst Magazines; Winter Park (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical | Dental | Vision

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Hearst Television's WESH 2/CW18 in the Orlando area seeks a Nightside Traffic Anchor/Reporter to deliver traffic updates and day-of news for 4–6 PM newscasts and 10/11 PM packages.

You will report to the Nightside Executive Producer, craft graphics-backed reports, and coordinate with photojournalists to build compelling segments for TV and digital platforms. On-air presence and breaking-news reporting are essential.

Qualifications

• Professional or college experience as a journalist and storyteller.
• Strong on-air presence and excellent live reporting skills.
• Experience using traffic systems preferred.
• Must be comfortable reporting breaking traffic, breaking news, or other developing stories live from our news helicopter for extended periods of time.
• Must be a self-starter and able to ad-lib in breaking-news situations.
• Must speak clearly and have basic knowledge of computers and social media platforms.
• Familiarity with local street and highway names and directions, or the ability to learn them quickly.
• Excellent writing, storytelling and packaging skills.
• Write clear, correct and compelling copy that supports the images gathered.
• Must be energetic, creative and work well with others.
• Must work quickly and efficiently under tight deadlines.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Valid driver’s license, ability to drive vehicles over long distances and a clear driving record.
• Ability to work varied shifts, including overnights and weekends.
• Ability to handle the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive newscast production.
• Two to four years of experience as a journalist and storyteller in a commercial television station preferred.
• Traffic reporting experience is a plus.
• Demo reel should be indicative of everyday work.
• Related military experience will be considered

Responsibilities

• Prepare afternoon and evening traffic report with graphics.
• Provide clear and concise live traffic reports for our 4 PM, 5 PM and 6 PM newscasts.
• Research, gather, and report up-to-the-minute traffic conditions.
• Communicate important traffic information to producers and anchors promptly.
• Ensure corresponding graphics, video and live shots are used accurately and appropriately.
• Communicate afternoon and evening traffic information to viewers through digital platforms including our station website, mobile app, and social media pages.
• After the 6 PM newscast, work with a photojournalist to confirm story details and gather video and sound for reporter packages airing live in the 10 PM and 11 PM newscasts.
• Cover breaking news and produce live breaking-news updates at the direction of news management.
• Establish strong relationships with law enforcement and other agencies to break traffic updates and news stories.
• Work with news managers and producers to develop stories that go beyond surface details and accentuate unique angles.
• Contribute pictures, video and text updates to digital and social platforms throughout the Nightside shift, including your own edited vertical video.
• Work on different stories and projects while meeting deadlines under pressure.
• Exhibit unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards.
• In-person attendance is required.

Job description

Hearst Television's WESH 2/CW18 in the Orlando area seeks a Nightside Traffic Anchor/Reporter to deliver traffic updates and day-of news for 4–6 PM newscasts and 10/11 PM packages.

You will report to the Nightside Executive Producer, craft graphics-backed reports, and coordinate with photojournalists to build compelling segments for TV and digital platforms. On-air presence and breaking-news reporting are essential.