Evening Traffic Anchor & Live Reporter

Hearst Corporation; 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

Job summary

Hearst Corporation's WESH 2/CW18 in the Orlando area seeks a Nightside Traffic Anchor/Reporter with strong visual storytelling and on-air presence. You will deliver traffic reports for 4 PM, 5 PM, and 6 PM, then cover day-of news for 10 PM and 11 PM newscasts.

Applicants should have journalist experience, be comfortable reporting live from a news helicopter, and work with a photojournalist for late newscasts. In-person attendance is required.

Qualifications

• Professional or college experience as a journalist and storyteller.

Responsibilities

• 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 graphics, video and live shots are used accurately and appropriately.
• Share updates to digital platforms including website, mobile app and social media.
• After 6 PM, work with a photojournalist for packages airing in 10 PM and 11 PM.
• Cover breaking news and produce live updates as directed by management.
• Establish strong relationships with law enforcement and agencies for updates.
• Develop stories with unique angles beyond surface details.
• Contribute to digital platforms with pictures, video and text updates.

Skills

Live reporting

Traffic systems experience

Storytelling

Social media posting

Strong on-air presence

Deadline-driven

Education

Journalism degree (preferred)

Tools

Traffic systems

Job description

Hearst Corporation's WESH 2/CW18 in the Orlando area seeks a Nightside Traffic Anchor/Reporter with strong visual storytelling and on-air presence. You will deliver traffic reports for 4 PM, 5 PM, and 6 PM, then cover day-of news for 10 PM and 11 PM newscasts.

Applicants should have journalist experience, be comfortable reporting live from a news helicopter, and work with a photojournalist for late newscasts. In-person attendance is required.