Weekend AM Anchor

NAB Leadership Foundation; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an energetic Anchor/Reporter to join its dynamic News Team. This role demands a versatile self-starter who excels in live reporting and can develop compelling stories that resonate with viewers. The ideal candidate will demonstrate unwavering journalistic integrity while juggling multiple projects under tight deadlines. With a focus on mentorship, this position offers a unique opportunity to lead and inspire fellow reporters and producers. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about storytelling, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact in the media landscape.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Emotional Wellness Support

LGBTQ+ Health Services

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of past anchor and reporting experience required.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Deliver scripted and ad lib material with professionalism.
• Develop stories that go beyond surface details.
• Coordinate with news managers and producers.

Skills

Reporting Skills

Live Reporting

Time Management

Story Development

Interviewing Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Journalism or related field

Tools

Mobile Transmission Devices

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

WVTM-TV, the Hearst Television NBC affiliate located in the Birmingham, AL market has an exciting opportunity to join our News Team as an Anchor/Reporter. 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.

Responsibilities

• Delivers scripted and ad lib material with professionalism, personality, and purpose
• Works with and guides reporters and producers in newscast production
• Contributes on all platforms
• Regularly plan, gather and assemble stories on day-of news or special project assignments
• 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, demonstrates 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
• In-person attendance is required

Qualifications

• Ability to connect with viewers, in addition to strong reporting skills
• Ability to operate mobile transmission devices and use the latest technology
• Can work in all weather conditions and carry up to 50 pounds
• Have 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
• Past anchor experience (2-5 years) required
• Past reporting experience (2-5 years) required
• Demonstrated ability to enterprise and uncover stories
• Your demo reel should be indicative of your everyday work
• Related experience, education and/or training considered
• Hearst Television is a proud supporter of military veterans. Related military training and experience will be considered.

Diversity Statement

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of 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

ABOUT US

Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 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.