TV Anchor/Reporter

HEARST STATIONS INC; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Job summary

HEARST STATIONS INC. is seeking an Anchor/Reporter with the energy to lead on-air and in the field. The role blends credibility, poise, and personality with enterprise reporting and energetic live shots.

The candidate will enterprise exclusives, tell compelling stories, mentor producers and reporters, and deliver scripts for on-air delivery while upholding newsroom integrity.

Qualifications

• Anchor experience (2-5 years) required
• Reporting experience (2-5 years) required
• Demonstrated ability to enterprise and uncover
• Demo reel should be indicative of everyday work
• Ability to connect with viewers and strong reporting skills
• Operate mobile transmission devices and use latest technology
• Drive with a valid license and clear driving record
• Willing to work nights, weekends, and varied shifts
• In-person attendance is required
• SAG-AFTRA eligible or in good standing

Responsibilities

• Delivers scripted and ad lib material with professionalism, personality, and purpose
• Regularly plans, gathers and assembles stories on day-of news or special project assignments
• Works with a photographer to gather and edit compelling video and captivating sound
• Coordinates with news managers and producers to develop stories with exclusive content
• Develops a network of sources for tips and early access to information
• Will contribute pictures, video and text updates to mobile platforms throughout the day
• Balances multiple stories and meets deadlines under pressure
• Summarizes information into easy-to-understand components
• Maintains journalistic integrity and ethical standards
• Appears at public events on behalf of the station

Skills

Anchor experience

Reporting experience

Enterprise reporting

Live reporting

Job description

The Anchor/Reporter is someone who can bring the energy of live reporting to our anchor desk. In addition to credibility, poise, and personality; we're looking for an anchor who isn't afraid to head out into the field and break the big stories. Our next anchor/reporter will enterprise exclusives, tell compelling stories, and execute energetic live shots. We are looking for this market's next leader who isn't afraid to ask tough questions and will hold those in power accountable. Our anchors are newsroom leaders who help mentor and grow producers and reporters. Our anchors write and edit scripts with conversational communication in mind. We are looking for a versatile, enterprising self-starter who is fast, efficient, works well under tight deadlines, can develop sources, and has excellent live reporting skills. The salary range is $115,000 - $125,000.

Responsibilities

• Delivers scripted and ad lib material with professionalism, personality, and purpose
• Regularly plans, gathers and assembles stories on day-of news or special project assignments
• Works with a photographer to gather and edit compelling video and captivating sound
• Coordinates with news managers and producers to develop stories that go beyond surface details, that accentuate unique enterprise angles, and have exclusive content
• Develops 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 consistently throughout the day
• Can juggle multiple stories and projects at once, demonstrate exceptional time-management skills by meeting all deadlines under extraordinary pressure.
• An ability to summarize information into easy-to-understand components
• Unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards
• Appears on behalf of the station at public events

Requirements

• Past anchor experience (2-5 years) required
• Past reporting experience (2-5 years) required
• Demonstrated ability to enterprise and uncover
• Your demo reel should be indicative of your everyday work
• Qualifications Requirements:
• Proven Anchor with ability to connect with viewers, in addition to strong reporting skills
• Ability to operate mobile transmission devices and use latest technology
• Can work in all weather conditions and carry up to 50 pounds
• Has a valid driver's license, can drive large vehicles over long distances, and a clear driving record
• Ability to work varied shifts, including overnights and weekends
• Can deal with the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive newscast production
• Related experience and/or training considered as well as a combination of education and experience.
• In-person attendance is required
• This position is covered by a SAG-AFTRA collective bargaining agreement; membership/eligibility 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.

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

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.