What are the responsibilities and job description for the Weekend Anchor Reporter position at Mediabistro?
WGAL News 8, the Hearst-owned NBC affiliate in Lancaster, PA., is looking for a Weekend Anchor Reporter who can bring the energy of live reporting to the anchor desk. In addition to credibility, poise, and personality, you will want to head into the field and break big stories. You will strive to enterprise exclusives, tell compelling stories, and execute energetic live shots. You will be a versatile, enterprising self-starter who is fast and efficient, works well under tight deadlines, can develop sources, and has excellent live reporting skills. You will be this market’s next leader who isn’t afraid to ask tough questions and will hold those in power accountable. You will report to the News Director.
Responsibilities
- Delivers scripted and ad lib material with professionalism, personality, and purpose
- Works with and guides reporters and producers in newscast production, especially during weekend shifts
- Plans, gathers and assembles stories on day-of news or special project assignments
- Works with or without a photographer to gather and edit compelling video and captivating sound
- Contributes regularly to our digital and social media platforms by posting web versions of assigned stories
- Coordinates with news managers and producers to develop stories that go beyond surface details, that accentuate unique enterprise angles, and have exclusive content
- Develops a network of sources who provide tips, early access to information, and allow the reporter to break stories of significance.
- Will contribute pictures, video and text updates to mobile platforms consistently throughout the day
- Can juggle multiple stories and projects at once, demonstrates exceptional time-management skills by meeting all deadlines under extraordinary pressure.
- An ability to summarize information into easy-to-understand components
- Unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards
- Engages with the community on behalf of the station through public event appearances
- In-person attendance is required
Requirements
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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.