What are the responsibilities and job description for the Weekend Anchor Reporter position at Hearst Television?
Boston’s News Leader, WCVB, the Hearst owned ABC affiliate in Boston (Needham), MA is looking for a Weekend Anchor/Reporter who excels at storytelling and brings the energy of live reporting to our anchor desk. We are seeking a versatile self-starter who is fast, efficient, works well under tight deadlines, and jumps at the chance to field-anchor. Top candidates will have credibility, poise, and personality as well as the ability to develop key sources and break big stories. Our anchors lead by example, creating energetic digital and linear content, pitching story ideas, mentoring producers and reporters, and taking an active role in writing and editing scripts that really speak to the viewer.
Job Responsibilities
- Deliver scripted and breaking news content with professionalism, personality, and purpose
- Collaborate with newscast and digital producers to create impactful stories that translate into metrics success on all platforms
- Work with assignment editors to plan, gather, and edit day-of news or special projects
- Develop meaningful sources both locally and nationally
- Work with photojournalists to turn a good story idea into a highly produced piece, loaded with compelling video and sound
- Coordinate with news managers and producers to develop stories that go beyond surface details, accentuate unique enterprise angles, and have exclusive content
- Contribute photos, video, and copy to digital platforms throughout the day
- Demonstrate exceptional time-management skills by meeting all deadlines under extraordinary pressure
- Display unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards
- Appear on behalf of the station at public events
Requirements
- Past anchor experience (4 years)
- Past reporting experience (4 years)
- Ability to get on-the-air quickly from the field, contributing multiple versions of developing stories
- Proven ability to connect with viewers and a commitment to the community
- Willing to work in all weather conditions
- A valid driver's license and clear driving record
- Ability to work varied shifts, including nights, overnights, weekends, and holidays
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 more 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
Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.
