Weekend Anchor Reporter

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

• Past reporting experience (2-5 years) required
• Past anchor experience required
• Demonstrated ability to enterprise and uncover impactful stories
• Your demo reel should be indicative of your everyday work
• Proven Anchor with ability to connect with viewers, in addition to strong reporting skills
• Ability to operate mobile transmission devices and use the latest technology
• Can work in all weather conditions and carry up to 50 pounds
• Valid driver’s license, can drive large vehicles over long distances, and a clear driving record
• Ability to work varied shifts, including overnights and weekends
• Can deal with the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive newscast production
• Hearst Television is a proud supporter of military veterans. Related military training and experience will be considered

Diversity Statement

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and representative of 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

Every career with Hearst Television is like a story. How it develops, where it takes you, the milestones you reach along the way – you’ve got a lot to look forward to as your unique career story unfolds.

Hearst Television, a subsidiary of Hearst, owns and operates local television and radio stations serving 26 media markets across 39 states reaching over 21 million U.S. television households. Through its partnership with nearly all of the major networks, Hearst Television distributes national content over nearly 70 video channels including programming from ABC, NBC, CBS, CW, MY Net, MeTV, This TV, Estrella and more.

Hearst Television is recognized as one of the industry's premier companies. It has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism and industry innovation, including the Walter Cronkite Award for political journalism, the national Edward R. Murrow Award, the DuPont-Columbia Award and the George Foster Peabody Award.