Weekend Anchor Reporter

Hearst

Lancaster, PA, United States
On-site
Live reporting
Enterprise exclusives
Hold those in power accountable
Hearst is seeking a Weekend Anchor Reporter for WGAL News 8 in Lancaster, PA, who can deliver energetic live reporting and compelling stories while also mentoring newsroom talent. The ideal candidate will possess strong reporting and anchoring experience, a knack for enterprise storytelling, and the ability to work under pressure. This position offers a modern benefits package and the opportunity to engage with the community

Job Summary

  • The next Weekend Anchor Reporter will bring energy to the anchor desk, head into the field to break big stories, and strive to enterprise exclusives.
  • Anchors are expected to be newsroom leaders, promoting urgency and an aggressive breaking news response, while also mentoring producers and reporters.
  • Hearst Television offers modern, flexible benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) matching, and Paid Time Off.

Matching Summary

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Hearst is seeking a Weekend Anchor Reporter for WGAL News 8 in Lancaster, PA, who can deliver energetic live reporting and compelling stories while also mentoring newsroom talent. The ideal candidate will possess strong reporting and anchoring experience, a knack for enterprise storytelling, and the ability to work under pressure. This position offers a modern benefits package and the opportunity to engage with the community.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • live reporting
  • enterprise exclusives
  • hold those in power accountable
  • aggressive breaking news response
  • conversational communication
  • develop sources
  • excellent live reporting skills

Nice-to-have

  • modern art of storytelling
  • pushing the envelope
  • creative content distribution
  • community engagement

Key Requirements

  • 2-5 years reporting experience
  • Past anchor experience
  • Demonstrated ability to enterprise stories
  • Ability to operate mobile transmission devices
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Ability to work varied shifts

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