Weekend Morning Anchor/Reporter

Hearst; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental

Vision

401(k) match

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Wellness Support

Job summary

WTAE-TV in Pittsburgh, PA (a Hearst Television station) is seeking a Weekend Morning Anchor/Reporter. The role emphasizes energy, credibility, and field reporting, including exclusive enterprise stories and live shots, with a focus on engaging viewers and accountability reporting.

The ideal candidate will write and edit scripts for on-air and digital platforms, mentor staff, and adapt quickly to breaking news while maintaining accuracy and personality. In-person attendance is required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of anchor experience required.
• 2+ years of reporting experience required.
• In-person attendance is required.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Anchor

Reporting

Job description

WTAE-TV, the ABC affiliate in Pittsburgh, PA is looking for a Weekend Morning 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 efficiently, and works well under tight deadlines, can develop sources, and has excellent live reporting skills. You will report to the Assistant News Director.

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 digital 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
• In-person attendance is 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

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