Weekend Morning Anchor & Reporter: Break Big Stories Live

HEARST STATIONS INC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; 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

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Job summary

WTAE-TV in Pittsburgh, PA, is seeking a Weekend Morning Anchor/Reporter to bring energy to our anchor desk. This role will enterprise exclusives, tell compelling stories, and complete live shots while staying credible, poised, and personable.

You will report to the Assistant News Director and split time between anchoring and field reporting. You will write and edit scripts with viewer interaction in mind and will be versatile, enterprising, and able to work under tight deadlines, developing

Qualifications

• 2+ years of anchor experience required.
• 2+ years of reporting experience required.
• Demonstrated ability to connect with viewers and report.
• Must operate mobile transmission devices and use latest technology.
• In-person attendance is required.
• Able to work all weather conditions and varied shifts, including overnights and weekends.

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.

Skills

Anchor experience

Reporting experience

Live reporting

Story development

Job description

WTAE-TV in Pittsburgh, PA, is seeking a Weekend Morning Anchor/Reporter to bring energy to our anchor desk. This role will enterprise exclusives, tell compelling stories, and complete live shots while staying credible, poised, and personable.

You will report to the Assistant News Director and split time between anchoring and field reporting. You will write and edit scripts with viewer interaction in mind and will be versatile, enterprising, and able to work under tight deadlines, developing