Evening Traffic Anchor & Reporter: Live & Visual

AAJA24; Winter Park, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical | Dental | Vision

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Emotional Wellness Support

LGBTQ+ Health Services

Job summary

WESH 2/CW18 in the Orlando-Daytona Beach-Melbourne market seeks a dynamic Nightside Traffic Anchor/Reporter with strong visual storytelling. Deliver traffic updates during the 4 PM, 5 PM and 6 PM newscasts and report day-of news for 10 PM and 11 PM editions.

Responsibilities include preparing graphics, researching conditions, collaborating with a photojournalist, and delivering live reports from the field. In-person attendance is required.

Qualifications

• Professional or college experience as a journalist and storyteller.
• Strong on-air presence and excellent live reporting skills.
• Experience using traffic systems preferred.

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.
• Produce digital updates for website, app, and social platforms.
• Work with a photojournalist after 6 PM to prepare reporter packages for 10 PM and 11 PM.

Skills

Journalistic storytelling

On-air reporting

Live breaking-news reporting

Writing & packaging

Social media updates

Driver’s license / driving

Education

Journalism degree or equivalent

College experience in broadcasting

Tools

Traffic systems

Video/graphics coordination

Helicopter reporting

Job description

WESH 2/CW18 in the Orlando-Daytona Beach-Melbourne market seeks a dynamic Nightside Traffic Anchor/Reporter with strong visual storytelling. Deliver traffic updates during the 4 PM, 5 PM and 6 PM newscasts and report day-of news for 10 PM and 11 PM editions.

Responsibilities include preparing graphics, researching conditions, collaborating with a photojournalist, and delivering live reports from the field. In-person attendance is required.