Reporter

Hearst Magazines; 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

Job summary

Hearst Magazines is looking for a dedicated Reporter in Lancaster, PA, who can cover vital stories, produce compelling live shots, and thrive in a dynamic environment. This role requires excellent writing, storytelling skills, and the ability to work under tight deadlines.

The ideal candidate will coordinate with news managers, collaborate with photojournalists, and develop sources. Benefits include health coverage, 401(k) matching, and a supportive work environment for professionals from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience preferred.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Can deal with the stresses of time-sensitive newscast production.

Responsibilities

• Regularly plan and assemble stories on day-of news or special assignments.
• Post story content on the website and social media platforms.
• Develop a network of sources who provide tips and information.

Skills

Strong writing and storytelling skills

Ability to operate latest technology

Multiplatform storytelling

Time-management skills

MMJ skills

Bilingual experience

Job description

WGAL News 8, the Hearst-owned NBC affiliate in the Lancaster-Harrisburg-Lebanon-York, PA market, is looking for a dedicated Reporter who has the ability to effectively generate and cover the most important stories of the day, write to video, and produce compelling and creative live shots. This market is rapidly growing, vibrant, and home to a wide variety of industries and cultures with a high quality of life and easy access to many major northeast cities. We are looking for a strong, take‑charge reporter who hits the ground running every day. The successful candidate thrives in breaking news situations and is highly competitive. We value strong enterprise reporting and are looking for someone who finds the stories that lead newscasts.

In addition to credibility, poise, and personality, our reporters are newsroom leaders who work well in a team environment. You will write and edit scripts with conversational communication in mind. We are looking for a versatile journalist with a passionate understanding of multiplatform storytelling; someone who has experience and knowledge of digital content production and the professional use of social media. Our next reporter should be a self‑starter who is fast, efficient, works well under tight deadlines, can develop sources, and has excellent newsroom skills. You will report to the News Director.

Responsibilities

• Regularly plan, gather and assemble stories on day‑of news or special assignments
• Work with the team to gather and edit compelling video and captivating sound
• Post story content on the station website and social media platforms regularly
• Coordinate with news managers and producers to develop stories that go beyond surface details, accentuate unique enterprise angles and contain exclusive content
• Develop a network of sources who provide tips, early access to information, and allow the reporter to break stories of significance
• Collaborate with photojournalists to craft visually innovative stories that set their work apart from the rest of the market
• Conceptualize visual and creative live shots
• Juggle multiple stories and projects at once, demonstrating exceptional time‑management skills by meeting all deadlines under pressure
• Occasionally operate MMJ camera and edit with Adobe Premiere
• Maintain unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards
• In‑person attendance is required

Requirements

• 2-3 years of experience preferred
• Strong writing and storytelling skills
• Ability to operate latest technology
• Can work in all weather conditions and carry up to 50 pounds
• Able to work varied shifts
• MMJ skills preferred
• Bilingual experience is a plus
• Can deal with the stresses and pressures of time‑sensitive newscast production
• Hearst Television is a proud supporter of military veterans. Related military/DINFOS training and 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.

Benefits

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
• Paid Parental Leave
• LGBTQ+ Health Services
• Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs