Local News Traffic Anchor Reporter

WYFF 4; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) matching

Emotional Wellness Support

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

LGBTQ+ Health Services

Additional benefits

Job summary

WYFF 4 in Greenville, SC is seeking a Traffic/Breaking News Anchor with strong storytelling and on-air presence to captivate viewers and grow the position across digital platforms.

You will prepare morning reports with dynamic graphics, deliver concise live traffic updates, and produce transportation stories from the field, collaborating with producers and other anchors.

Qualifications

• Professional or college experience in journalism at a commercial TV station.
• Able to ad-lib in breaking news situations.
• Strong communication and social media skills.
• Familiar with street/highway names and directions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare morning report with dynamic graphics.
• Provide concise live traffic reports for morning and evening shows.
• Research and report up-to-the-minute traffic conditions.
• Produce traffic-related stories and report from the field.
• Anchor breaking news updates during the morning newscast.

Skills

Storytelling

On-air presence

Social media engagement

Ad-lib breaking news

Graphics coordination

Team collaboration

Education

Journalism degree

Tools

Traffic systems

Job description

WYFF 4, the NBC affiliate in Greenville, SC, is now hiring a Traffic/Breaking News Anchor. We need a good storyteller who has excellent on-air presence and engagement skills. We want someone who can captivate our viewers on social media and a journalist who will grow this position.

Responsibilities

• Prepare morning report with dynamic graphics
• News gather for traffic reports
• Provide concise live traffic reports for morning show and, as needed, evening shows
• Research and report up-to-the-minute traffic conditions
• Communicate important traffic information to the show producers and show anchors promptly
• Make sure that corresponding graphics, video and live shots are used accurately
• Communicate morning traffic information to viewers through digital platforms including our station website, mobile app, and social media pages
• Produce transportation related stories and present traffic information i the field
• Produce and Anchor breaking news updates through the morning newscast, at the direction of news management

Qualifications

• Professional or college experience as a journalist and storyteller in a commercial television station
• Experience using traffic systems preferred
• Suited to ad-lib in breaking news situations
• Clear speech, basic knowledge of how to use a computer and basic knowledge of social media
• Familiar with street and highway names and directions; quick to learn
• Must be creative and work well with others
• Related military experience will be considered

Values in Action

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.

Benefits

Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.

• Medical | Dental | Vision
• 401(k) matching
• Emotional Wellness Support
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• LGBTQ+ Health Services
• Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs