Evening Traffic Anchor & Dynamic Reporter

HEARST PROPERTIES, INC; Winter Park (FL); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 68 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical | Dental | Vision

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Emotional Wellness Support

LGBTQ+ Health Services

Résumé du poste

Hearst Television's WESH 2/CW18 is seeking a dynamic Nightside Traffic Anchor/Reporter to deliver critical traffic updates and day-of news for multiple newscasts. You will report to the Nightside Executive Producer and work with a photojournalist to assemble compelling reporter packages for late broadcasts.

The ideal candidate has strong live reporting skills, a proven on-air presence, and the ability to tell visual traffic stories with graphics and digital updates across platforms.

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 live from our news helicopter
• 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 streets/highways names or 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 under tight deadlines
• Ability to work in all weather conditions and carry up to 50 pounds
• Valid driver's license and ability to drive long distances
• Ability to work varied shifts, including overnights and weekends
• Two to four years of experience preferred
• Traffic reporting experience is a plus
• Demo reel should reflect everyday work

Responsabilités

• Prepare afternoon and evening traffic report with graphics
• Provide clear and concise live traffic reports for 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
• Communicate traffic information to viewers through digital platforms
• After 6 PM, work with a photojournalist for reporter packages for 10 PM and 11 PM
• Cover breaking news and produce live breaking-news updates
• Establish relationships with law enforcement and other agencies
• Develop stories with unique angles with news managers
• Contribute video/text updates to digital and social platforms
• Work on different stories under deadlines
• Exhibit journalistic integrity and ethical standards
• In-person attendance required

Connaissances

Live reporting

On-air presence

Journalist storytelling

Breaking news reporting

Communication with producers

Outils

Traffic systems

Digital/social platforms

Description du poste

Hearst Television's WESH 2/CW18 is seeking a dynamic Nightside Traffic Anchor/Reporter to deliver critical traffic updates and day-of news for multiple newscasts. You will report to the Nightside Executive Producer and work with a photojournalist to assemble compelling reporter packages for late broadcasts.

The ideal candidate has strong live reporting skills, a proven on-air presence, and the ability to tell visual traffic stories with graphics and digital updates across platforms.