Nightside Traffic Anchor/Reporter

Hearst Communications, Inc.

Winter Park (FL)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401(k) matching

Emotional Wellness Support

Paid Time Off

LGBTQ+ Health Services

Additional benefits

Job summary

Hearst's WESH 2/CW18 in the Orlando area is seeking a Nightside Traffic Anchor/Reporter to deliver essential traffic updates for 4, 5, and 6 PM, and cover day-of news for 10 PM and 11 PM newscasts. You will report to the Nightside Executive Producer and work with a photojournalist after 6 PM.

The ideal candidate has strong on-air presence, solid journalist storytelling skills, and the ability to ad-lib during breaking news.

Qualifications

Professional or college experience as a journalist and storyteller.
Strong on-air presence and live reporting skills.
Ability to report breaking traffic and news live from the scene.

Responsibilities

Prepare afternoon/evening traffic reports with graphics.
Deliver clear live traffic updates for 4 PM, 5 PM and 6 PM newscasts.
Research and report up-to-the-minute traffic conditions.
Coordinate with producers and anchors to ensure accurate visuals.
Post updates to our website, app and social platforms.
After 6 PM, work with a photojournalist on packages for 10 PM/11 PM.
Cover breaking news and traffic as directed.
Build strong relationships with law enforcement and agencies.
Develop stories with unique angles beyond surface details.
Contribute video, photos and text to digital platforms.
Adhere to journalistic integrity and work under deadlines.

Skills

Journalistic storytelling

On-air reporting

Live breaking-news reporting

Ad-lib in breaking-news

Producers/anchors communication

Field reporting

Job description

WESH 2/CW18, the Hearst-owned NBC affiliate in the Orlando-Daytona Beach-Melbourne DMA, is looking for a dynamicNightside Traffic Anchor/Reporterto join our Nightside team. We need a strong visual storyteller with an engaging on-air presence who can do more than recite traffic drive times. This person will deliver the critical information viewers need to navigate the afternoon and evening commute during our 4 PM, 5 PM and 6 PM newscasts, then report on day-of news for our 10 PM and 11 PM newscasts. You will report to the Nightside Executive Producer.

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

Requirements

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, breaking news, or other developing stories live from our news helicopter for extended periods of time
Must be a 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 and directions, or the ability to learn them quickly
Excellent writing, storytelling and packaging skills
Write clear, correct and compelling copy that supports the images gathered
Must be energetic, creative and work well with others
Must work quickly and efficiently under tight deadlines
Ability to work in all weather conditions and carry up to 50 pounds
Valid driver's license, ability to drive vehicles over long distances and a clear driving record
Ability to work varied shifts, including overnights and weekends
Ability to handle the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive newscast production
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

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.

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
LGBTQ+ Health Services
Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs

About Us

Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching nearly 25 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. we do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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