Weekend Anchor & Enterprise Reporter

Hearst; South Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Job summary

WPTZ/WNNE, a Hearst Television NBC affiliate in the Burlington, VT/Plattsburgh, NY market, is seeking a Weekend Anchor Reporter who can bring energy to the anchor desk and head into the field for exclusive stories.

You will enterprise exclusives, write and edit scripts with viewer interaction in mind, and deliver compelling live reporting. The role requires versatility, strong ethics, and ability to work under tight deadlines, including weekends.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1+ years of anchor or reporting experience.
• Demo reel demonstrates everyday work.
• Anchor who connects with viewers and has reporting skills.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Willing to work weekends and varied shifts, including overnights.
• Uphold journalistic integrity and ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver scripted and ad-lib material with professionalism and personality.
• Orient and guide reporters and producers in newscast production.
• Plan, gather, and assemble stories for day-of news or special projects.
• Develop stories with enterprise angles and exclusive content.
• Build a network of sources for tips and breaking news.
• Appear at public events on behalf of the station.
• Contribute pictures, video, and text updates to mobile platforms.

Skills

Anchor experience

Live reporting

Interviewing

Story development

Deadline-driven

Mentoring others

Job description

WPTZ/WNNE, a Hearst Television NBC affiliate in the Burlington, VT/Plattsburgh, NY market, is seeking a Weekend Anchor Reporter who can bring energy to the anchor desk and head into the field for exclusive stories.

You will enterprise exclusives, write and edit scripts with viewer interaction in mind, and deliver compelling live reporting. The role requires versatility, strong ethics, and ability to work under tight deadlines, including weekends.