Reporter Anchor

Palabra; Savannah, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Emotional Wellness Support

LGBTQ+ Health Services

Family-friendly benefits

Job summary

Hearst Television's WJCL-TV in Savannah, GA seeks a Reporter who can develop story ideas, conduct informed interviews, and deliver compelling live shots. You will head into the field, build sources, and craft enterprise stories that drive newscasts.

This role requires strong writing, credibility, and the ability to work under pressure, with in-person attendance and a valid driver's license. You will report to the News Director and contribute to mobile platforms throughout the day.

Qualifications

• Professional or college reporting experience.
• Experience with enterprise reporting and ability to uncover details.
• Write clear, compelling copy that supports images gathered.
• In-person attendance required and valid driver's license.
• Work varied shifts, including overnights and weekends.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and maintain journalistic integrity.

Responsibilities

• Plan, gather and assemble stories on day-of news or special projects.
• Work with or without a photographer to gather and edit compelling video and sound.
• Coordinate with news managers and producers to develop stories with exclusive content.
• Develop a network of sources for tips and early access to information.
• Contribute pictures, video and text updates to mobile platforms throughout the day.
• Meet deadlines under extraordinary pressure and maintain ethical standards.

Skills

Enterprise reporting

Live reporting

Interviewing

News writing

Field video & audio gathering

Education

Journalism degree or equivalent

Tools

Camera operation

Video editing

Field reporting equipment

Job description

WJCL-TV, the ABC affiliate in Savannah, Georgia is looking for a Reporter who can create story ideas, conduct informed interviews, develop sources, and build compelling live shots. You will be a strong, take-charge reporter who hits the ground running every day. We value strong enterprise reporting and we’re looking for someone who finds the stories that lead newscasts. In addition to credibility, poise, and personality, you are not afraid to head out into the field, ask the tough questions and break the big stories. You will be a versatile, enterprising self-starter who is fast, efficient, works well under tight deadlines, can develop sources, and has excellent live reporting skills. This role reports to the News Director.

Responsibilities

• Plan, gather and assemble stories on day-of news or special project assignments
• Work with or without a photographer to gather and edit compelling video and captivating sound
• Coordinate with news managers and producers to develop stories that go beyond surface details, that accentuate unique enterprise angles, and have exclusive content
• Develop a network of sources who provide tips, early access to information, and allow the reporter to break stories of significance
• Will contribute pictures, video and text updates to mobile platforms throughout the day
• Work on different stories and projects at once and meeting all deadlines under extraordinary pressure.
• Have and exhibit unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards

Requirements

• Professional or college reporting experience
• Experience with enterprise reporting and ability to uncover details
• Your demo reel is indicative of your everyday work
• Write clear, correct, compelling copy that supports images gathered
• Operate mobile transmission devices and use latest technology
• Can work in all weather conditions
• Have and exhibit unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards
• Have a valid driver's license and a clear driving record
• Work varied shifts, including overnights and weekends
• Can deal with the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive newscast production
• Related military experience will be considered
• In-person attendance is required

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.

• 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