Weekend Anchor/Reporter

Hearst Magazines; Westbrook (ME); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) matching

Emotional Wellness Support

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

LGBTQ+ Health Services

Additional benefits

Job summary

Hearst Television's WMTW in Westbrook, Maine is seeking a Weekend Anchor/Reporter who brings energy to our anchor desk, reports live on big stories, and develops exclusive enterprise content. The role requires versatility, credibility, and strong on-air presence.

You will write and edit scripts with viewer interaction in mind, mentor reporters, and work under tight deadlines with excellent live reporting skills. A valid driver's license and ethical standards are required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of anchor experience required.
• 2+ years of reporting experience required.
• Demo reel demonstrates everyday work.
• Anchor must connect with viewers and handle live reporting.
• Ability to work in all weather, with varied shifts including overnights and weekends.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.
• Unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards.
• Military experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Deliver scripted and ad-lib material with professionalism, personality, and purpose.
• Work with and guide reporters and producers in newscast production.
• Plan, gathers and assembles stories on day-of news or special project assignments.
• Coordinate with news managers and producers to develop stories with exclusive content.
• Develop a network of sources for tips and early information to break stories of significance.
• Appear on behalf of the station at public events.
• Contribute pictures, video and text updates to mobile platforms throughout the day.
• Work on multiple stories and projects, meeting all deadlines.
• Summarize information into easy-to-understand components.

Skills

Anchor experience

Reporting experience

Demo reel

Viewer engagement

Technology proficiency

Job description

Local News Anchor Reporter

WMTW, the ABC affiliate in Westbrook, Maine is looking for a Weekend 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; you are an anchor who isn't afraid to head out into the field and break the big stories. You will enterprise exclusives, tell compelling stories, and complete live shots. You are someone who isn't afraid to ask the tough questions, will hold those in power accountable and help mentor producers and reporters. You will write and edit scripts with viewer interaction in mind. You are versatile, enterprising, and can work fast and efficient, and works well under tight deadlines, can develop sources, and has excellent live reporting skills. You will report to the News Director.

The estimated base salary range for this role is between $50,000and $60,000 annually. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as transferable skills, work experience, business needs, market demands and conditions, including geographic location where the work will be performed, and other factors permitted by law. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

Responsibilities

• Deliver scripted and ad-lib material with professionalism, personality, and purpose.
• Work with and guide reporters and producers in newscast production.
• Plan, gathers and assembles stories on day-of news or special project assignments.
• 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
• Appear on behalf of the station at public events.
• 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
• Summarize information into easy-to-understand components

Requirements

• 2+ years of anchor experience required
• 2+ years of reporting experience required
• Your demo reel is indicative of your everyday work
• Anchor that connects with viewers, in addition to reporting skills
• Operate mobile transmission devices and use latest technology.
• Can work in all weather conditions, work varied shifts, including overnights and weekends and carry up to 50 pounds
• Have a valid driver's license and a clear driving record
• Have and exhibit unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards
• Can deal with the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive newscast production
• Related military experience will be considered

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

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