Weekend Morning Anchor/Reporter

WTAE Hearst Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; 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 for family needs

Job summary

WTAE Hearst Pittsburgh seeks a Weekend Morning Anchor/Reporter to bring energy to live reporting while maintaining credibility and poise. The ideal candidate will enterprise exclusives, tell compelling stories, and maintain high ethical standards in journalism.

Responsibilities include guiding reporters, planning stories for newscasts, and contributing to digital platforms. Required qualifications include 2+ years of anchor and reporting experience, with a focus on connecting with viewers and handling the pressures of news production.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of anchor experience required.
• 2+ years of reporting experience required.
• Valid driver's license and clear driving record needed.
• Must be able to handle time-sensitive production stresses.

Responsibilities

• Deliver scripted and ad-lib material with professionalism.
• Plan and gather stories on news assignments.
• Coordinate with news managers and producers.
• Appear on behalf of the station at public events.

Skills

Live reporting skills

Script writing and editing

Story development

Source network development

Tools

Mobile transmission devices

Latest technology

Job description

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

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