Weekend Morning Anchor & Reporter — Enterprise News

WTAE Hearst Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; 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

Job summary

WTAE-TV in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a Weekend Morning Anchor/Reporter who can bring energy to the anchor desk and hit the streets for big stories. You will enterprise exclusives, write and edit scripts, and deliver live shots with credibility, poise, and personality.

You should have 2+ years of anchor and reporting experience, show a strong demo reel, and be able to work nights and weekends. You will mentor teammates and contribute to digital updates throughout the day.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver scripted and ad-lib material with professionalism, personality, and purpose.
• Work with and guide reporters and producers in newscast production.
• Plan, gather and assemble stories on day-of news or special project assignments.
• Coordinate with news managers and producers to develop stories that go beyond surface details and have exclusive content.
• Develop a network of sources who provide tips and allow breaking exclusive stories.
• Appear on behalf of the station at public events.
• Contribute pictures, video and text updates to digital platforms throughout the day.
• Work on different stories and projects at once and meet deadlines.
• Summarize information into easy-to-understand components.

Skills

Anchor experience

Reporting experience

Live reporting

Story development

Interviewing

Job description

WTAE-TV in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a Weekend Morning Anchor/Reporter who can bring energy to the anchor desk and hit the streets for big stories. You will enterprise exclusives, write and edit scripts, and deliver live shots with credibility, poise, and personality.

You should have 2+ years of anchor and reporting experience, show a strong demo reel, and be able to work nights and weekends. You will mentor teammates and contribute to digital updates throughout the day.