Nightside Traffic Anchor & Reporter: Dynamic Live Updates

AAJA25; Winter Park, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) matching

Emotional Wellness Support

Paid Time Off

LGBTQ+ Health Services

Job summary

WESH 2/CW18 in Orlando is seeking a dynamic Nightside Traffic Anchor/Reporter to deliver engaging, live traffic reports for the 4 PM, 5 PM and 6 PM newscasts and to cover day-of news for the 10 PM and 11 PM broadcasts.

The ideal candidate will be a strong visual storyteller with an on-air presence, ready to report traffic from the helicopter and work closely with photojournalists and editors. In-person attendance is required.

Qualifications

• 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 or breaking news live from a helicopter for extended periods
• Self-starter able to ad-lib in breaking-news situations
• Clear speaking ability with basic computer and social media knowledge
• Familiarity with local streets and highways or ability to learn quickly
• Excellent writing, storytelling and packaging skills

Responsibilities

• Prepare afternoon and evening traffic report with graphics
• Provide clear and concise live traffic reports for 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 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 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

Journalism

On-air presence

Live reporting

Storytelling

Job description

WESH 2/CW18 in Orlando is seeking a dynamic Nightside Traffic Anchor/Reporter to deliver engaging, live traffic reports for the 4 PM, 5 PM and 6 PM newscasts and to cover day-of news for the 10 PM and 11 PM broadcasts.

The ideal candidate will be a strong visual storyteller with an on-air presence, ready to report traffic from the helicopter and work closely with photojournalists and editors. In-person attendance is required.