What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sports Anchor/Reporter position at WBAL-TV 11 Baltimore?
Job Description
WBAL-TV, the NBC affiliate in Baltimore is looking for a Sports Anchor/Reporter who can authentically deliver sports stories with comfort and command. You know how to tell stories visually and can complete active, engaging live shots. You will write and edit scripts with conversational communication in mind. You are versatile, enterprising, who is fast, efficient, works well under broadcast television deadlines, can develop sources, and has excellent live anchoring skills. You will report to the News Director. The salary range is 75,000-80,000.
Responsibilities
At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That’s why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open 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.
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.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. we do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
WBAL-TV, the NBC affiliate in Baltimore is looking for a Sports Anchor/Reporter who can authentically deliver sports stories with comfort and command. You know how to tell stories visually and can complete active, engaging live shots. You will write and edit scripts with conversational communication in mind. You are versatile, enterprising, who is fast, efficient, works well under broadcast television deadlines, can develop sources, and has excellent live anchoring skills. You will report to the News Director. The salary range is 75,000-80,000.
Responsibilities
- Anchor weekend sportscasts & report on local sports teams
- Have an active presence on social media that engages the audience in a conversation
- Deliver scripted and ad-lib material, including sports highlights, with polish, personality and purpose
- Work with producers in newscast production
- Complete each interaction with journalistic integrity and ethical standards
- Appear on behalf of the station at public events
- Professional experience as a sports anchor/reporter
- Your demo reel is indicative of your everyday work
- Anchor with the ability to connect with viewers
- Flexibility to work varied shifts, including overnights and weekends
- Can deal with the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive newscast production
- Have and exhibit unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards
- Experience working with digital media and social media
- Related military experience will be considered
- This position is covered by a SAG-AFTRA collective bargaining agreement; membership/eligibility required.
At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That’s why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open 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
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.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. we do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.