Evening Traffic Anchor & Reporter

WESH 2 CW18; Winter Park (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

WESH 2/CW18 in the Orlando-Daytona Beach-Melbourne DMA seeks a Nightside Traffic Anchor/Reporter to join our Nightside team. Deliver critical information for 4 PM, 5 PM and 6 PM newscasts, then report day-of news for 10 PM and 11 PM newscasts.

You will report to the Nightside Executive Producer. You will report traffic with graphics, gather up-to-the-minute conditions, and coordinate with photojournalists to produce compelling packages for air and digital platforms, including live shots and

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 or news live from a helicopter.
• Self-starter and able to ad-lib in breaking-news situations.
• Clear written communication and basic computer/social media knowledge.
• Familiarity with local street/highway names or ability to learn quickly.
• Energetic, creative and able to work with others under deadlines.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive long distances.

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.
• Update digital platforms with traffic information and clips.
• After 6 PM, work with a photojournalist for 10 PM and 11 PM packages.
• Cover breaking news and produce live updates as directed.
• Establish relationships with law enforcement for timely updates.
• Develop stories with unique angles and post to digital/social platforms.

Skills

Live reporting

Journalistic storytelling

Traffic systems experience

Self-starter

Written communication

Social media familiarity

Driver's license

Team collaboration

Live helicopter reporting

Deadline pressure

Education

Journalism degree or equivalent

Job description

WESH 2/CW18 in the Orlando-Daytona Beach-Melbourne DMA seeks a Nightside Traffic Anchor/Reporter to join our Nightside team. Deliver critical information for 4 PM, 5 PM and 6 PM newscasts, then report day-of news for 10 PM and 11 PM newscasts.

You will report to the Nightside Executive Producer. You will report traffic with graphics, gather up-to-the-minute conditions, and coordinate with photojournalists to produce compelling packages for air and digital platforms, including live shots and