Multiplatform Reporter — Dauphin & Cumberland Beats

Hearst Television, Inc.; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; 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 to meet your and你的

Job summary

WGAL News 8 in Harrisburg, PA is seeking a dynamic Reporter to own coverage of Dauphin and Cumberland counties, delivering enterprise stories across TV, digital, streaming and social platforms.

The ideal candidate has strong live reporting, writing and storytelling skills, builds exclusive sources, and thrives under deadlines while collaborating with photographers, producers and digital teams to inform and engage our viewers.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of reporting experience preferred.
• Proven ability to enterprise stories and cultivate meaningful community sources.
• Strong live reporting, writing, and storytelling skills.
• Expert grasp of social media and multiplatform storytelling skills.
• Demonstrated ability to break news and thrive in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
• MMJ experience preferred.
• Bilingual skills are a plus.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work varied shifts, including breaking news coverage.
• Calm under pressure with excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Hearst Television is a proud supporter of military veterans. Related military/DINFOS training and experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Serve as WGAL's primary general assignment reporter for Dauphin and Cumberland counties, developing expertise on the people, issues, and institutions that shape the region.
• Build and maintain a strong network of community leaders, public officials, first responders, educators, and other key sources to generate exclusive and enterprise story ideas.
• Identify stories before they become headlines and consistently produce original, impactful journalism.
• Work closely with photographers to create visually compelling storytelling for all platforms that stands out in the market.
• Produce engaging, creative live shots and vertical videos that add value and context.
• Write for broadcast with strong conversational storytelling and compelling teases.
• Publish stories, video, and updates to WGAL.com and social media platforms throughout the day.
• Coordinate with news managers and producers to develop stories that go beyond surface details and provide context, accountability, and exclusive reporting.
• Balance multiple assignments while consistently meeting deadlines.
• Occasionally operate MMJ camera equipment and edit using Adobe Premiere.
• Maintain the highest standards of journalistic ethics, fairness, and accuracy.

Skills

Live reporting

Storytelling

Multiplatform storytelling

Social media

Source development

Deadline management

MMJ experience

Bilingual

Physical stamina

Tools

Adobe Premiere

MMJ camera operation

Job description

WGAL News 8 in Harrisburg, PA is seeking a dynamic Reporter to own coverage of Dauphin and Cumberland counties, delivering enterprise stories across TV, digital, streaming and social platforms.

The ideal candidate has strong live reporting, writing and storytelling skills, builds exclusive sources, and thrives under deadlines while collaborating with photographers, producers and digital teams to inform and engage our viewers.