Nightside Traffic Anchor/Reporter

AAJA26

Winter Park, Northern (FL, KY)

Hybrid

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

WESH 2/CW18 in Orlando is seeking a dynamic Nightside Traffic Anchor/Reporter to deliver clear, engaging traffic updates during 4, 5 and 6 PM newscasts and report on day-of news for the 10 PM and 11 PM broadcasts. You will work with a photojournalist after the 6 PM show to build reporter packages for air.

Ideal candidates have strong on-air presence, solid live reporting skills, and the ability to ad-lib during breaking news. In-person attendance is required.

Qualifications

Professional or college experience as a journalist and storyteller.
Strong on-air presence and live reporting skills.
Experience using traffic systems preferred.
Comfort reporting breaking traffic or news live from a helicopter.
Self-starter, able to ad-lib in breaking-news situations.
Clear speaking voice and basic computer/social media knowledge.
Knowledge of local streets/highways or ability to learn quickly.
Excellent writing, storytelling and packaging skills.
Energetic, creative, and able to work with others under pressure.

Responsibilities

Prepare afternoon and 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; ensure graphics are accurate.
Update digital platforms with traffic information and videos.
After 6 PM, work with a photojournalist for packages for 10 PM/11 PM.
Cover breaking news and provide live updates as directed.
Establish strong relationships with law enforcement and agencies.
Develop stories with unique angles; meet deadlines under pressure.
Submit edited vertical video and visuals for digital/social.
In-person attendance is required.

Skills

Journalist & storyteller

On-air presence

Live reporting

Ad-lib under pressure

Social media proficiency

Editorial copywriting

Team collaboration

Driving/ Helicopter reporting

Breaking news coverage

Tools

Traffic systems

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

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.

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.