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Anchor Reporter

Hearst184 open roles

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Lancaster, PA, United States
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12.3% of postings close within 7 days. Measured by our own scanner across the market. Hearst postings stay open a median of 3 days.

Share of postings closed within
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  2. 4.5%3 days
  3. 12.3%7 days
  4. 19.7%14 days
  5. 35.6%30 days
  6. 58.0%60 days
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Hearst median: 3 days open

The posting

WGAL News 8, the Hearst-owned NBC Affiliate serving the Harrisburg-Lancaster-Lebanon-York, PA market, has a rare opportunity to join our news team as an Anchor/Reporter. This market is rapidly growing, vibrant, and home to a wide variety of industries and cultures with a high quality of life and easy access to many major northeast cities. The Anchor/Reporter is someone who can bring the energy of live reporting to our anchor desk. In addition to credibility, poise, and personality; we’re looking for an anchor who isn’t afraid to head out into the field and break the big stories. Our next anchor/reporter will enterprise exclusives, tell compelling stories, and execute energetic live shots. We are looking for this market’s next leader who isn’t afraid to ask tough questions and will hold those in power accountable. Our anchors are newsroom leaders who help mentor and grow producers and reporters. Our anchors write and edit scripts with conversational communication in mind. We are looking for someone with an excitement about not only what we’re doing now as first informers, but what’s possible in the future. The ideal candidate excels not only in presenting on TV, but also excels on social media and with multiplatform content. If you are versatile and an enterprising self-starter who is fast, and efficient, works well under tight deadlines, can develop sources, and has excellent live reporting skills; this might be a great fit. This role reports 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
  • 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
  • Produces and posts regular vertical video and social media content.
  • 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.
  • Uses social media and multiplatform storytelling to connect with audience, enhance both the station and individual brand
  • 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
  • Appears on behalf of the station at public events
  • In-person attendance is required

Requirements:

  • Past anchor experience required; 2-5 years preferred
  • Past reporting experience (2-5 years) required
  • Demonstrated ability to enterprise and uncover
  • Your demo reel should be indicative of your everyday work
  • Bilingual experience is a plus
  • 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

Values in Action

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspective, and identities. That's why behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to 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
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