Weekend Anchor Reporter

NAB Leadership Foundation; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Weekend Anchor Reporter to energize live reporting and break big stories. This role demands credibility, poise, and a knack for enterprise journalism. You will deliver compelling narratives while engaging with the community and maintaining high journalistic standards. The position also involves working under tight deadlines and managing multiple projects simultaneously. With a focus on diversity and inclusion, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in the media landscape while enjoying a modern benefits package.

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 reporting and anchor experience required.
• Ability to connect with viewers and enterprise impactful stories.
• Valid driver's license and ability to drive large vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Deliver scripted and ad lib material with professionalism.
• Plan, gather, and assemble stories for newscasts.
• Engage with the community through public event appearances.

Skills

Live Reporting Skills

Storytelling

Time Management

Community Engagement

Ethical Standards

Tools

Mobile Transmission Devices

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

WGAL News 8, the Hearst-owned NBC affiliate in Lancaster, PA., is looking for a Weekend Anchor Reporter who can bring the energy of live reporting to the anchor desk. In addition to credibility, poise, and personality, you will want to head into the field and break big stories. You will strive to enterprise exclusives, tell compelling stories, and execute energetic live shots. You will be a versatile, enterprising self-starter who is fast and efficient, works well under tight deadlines, can develop sources, and has excellent live reporting skills. You will be this market's next leader who isn't afraid to ask tough questions and will hold those in power accountable. You will report to the News Director.

Responsibilities

• Delivers scripted and ad lib material with professionalism, personality, and purpose
• Works with and guides reporters and producers in newscast production, especially during weekend shifts
• Plans, gathers and assembles stories on day-of news or special project assignments
• Works with or without a photographer to gather and edit compelling video and captivating sound
• Contributes regularly to our digital and social media platforms by posting web versions of assigned stories
• 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
• Engages with the community on behalf of the station through public event appearances
• In-person attendance is required

Requirements

• Past reporting experience (2-5 years) required
• Past anchor experience required
• Demonstrated ability to enterprise and uncover impactful stories
• Your demo reel should be indicative of your everyday work
• Proven Anchor with 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
• 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
• 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 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.