Nightside Traffic Anchor & Live Reporter

Hearst Television, Inc.; Winter Park (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; 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

Hearst Television, Inc. invites applications for a Nightside Traffic Anchor/Reporter at WESH 2/CW18 in the Orlando market. You will deliver traffic updates during the 4 PM, 5 PM, and 6 PM newscasts and report day-of news for the 10 PM and 11 PM shows, reporting to the Nightside Executive Producer.

You will collaborate with a photojournalist, manage graphics and social updates, and break stories with journalistic integrity in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Professional or college experience as a journalist and storyteller.
• Strong on-air presence and excellent live reporting skills.
• Experience using traffic systems preferred.
• Comfortable reporting breaking traffic/live from a news helicopter for extended periods.
• Self-starter and able to ad-lib in breaking-news situations.
• Must speak clearly and have basic knowledge of computers and social media platforms.
• Familiarity with local street and highway names or the ability to learn them quickly.
• Excellent writing, storytelling and packaging skills.
• Energetic, creative and able to work well with others.
• Work quickly and efficiently under tight deadlines.
• Ability to carry up to 50 pounds.
• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• Ability to work varied shifts, including overnights and weekends.
• Two to four years of experience as a journalist and storyteller in a commercial television station preferred.
• Traffic reporting experience is a plus.
• Demo reel should be indicative of everyday work.
• Related military experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Prepare afternoon and evening traffic report with graphics.
• Provide clear and concise live traffic reports for our 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 corresponding graphics, video and live shots are used accurately and appropriately.
• Communicate afternoon and evening traffic information to viewers through digital platforms including our station website, mobile app, and social media pages.
• After the 6 PM newscast, work with a photojournalist to confirm story details and gather video and sound for reporter packages airing live in the 10 PM and 11 PM newscasts.
• Cover breaking news and produce live breaking-news updates at the direction of news management.
• Establish strong relationships with law enforcement and other agencies to break traffic updates and news stories.
• Work with news managers and producers to develop stories that go beyond surface details and accentuate unique angles.
• Contribute pictures, video and text updates to digital and social platforms throughout the Nightside shift, including your own edited vertical video.
• Work on different stories and projects while meeting deadlines under pressure.
• Exhibit unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards.
• In-person attendance is required.

Skills

Live reporting

Traffic reporting

Storytelling

Ad-lib breaking news

Social media

Driver’s license

Tools

Traffic systems

Job description

Hearst Television, Inc. invites applications for a Nightside Traffic Anchor/Reporter at WESH 2/CW18 in the Orlando market. You will deliver traffic updates during the 4 PM, 5 PM, and 6 PM newscasts and report day-of news for the 10 PM and 11 PM shows, reporting to the Nightside Executive Producer.

You will collaborate with a photojournalist, manage graphics and social updates, and break stories with journalistic integrity in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.