Weekend AM Anchor
Company | Hearst |
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Location | Birmingham, AL, USA |
Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
Type | Full-Time |
Degrees | |
Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
Requirements
- 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
- Have a 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
- Past anchor experience (2-5 years) required
- Past reporting experience (2-5 years) required
- Demonstrated ability to enterprise and uncover stories
- Your demo reel should be indicative of your everyday work
Responsibilities
- Delivers scripted and ad lib material with professionalism, personality, and purpose
- Works with and guides reporters and producers in newscast production
- Contributes on all platforms
- Regularly plan, gather and assemble stories on day-of news or special project assignments
- 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
- Appears on behalf of the station at public events
- In-person attendance is required
Preferred Qualifications
- Related experience, education and/or training considered
- Hearst Television is a proud supporter of military veterans. Related military training and experience will be considered.