Overnight Anchor / Reporter

Local News Anchor Reporter

WJCL, the ABC affiliate in Savannah, GA, is looking for an Anchor/Reporter. The Anchor/Reporter is someone who can bring the energy of live reporting to our anchor desk. you are an anchor who isn't afraid to head out into the field and break the big stories. You are someone who isn't afraid to ask the tough questions, will hold those in power accountable and help mentor producers and reporters. You will write and edit scripts with viewer interaction in mind. You will report to the News Director.

Deliver scripted and ad-lib material with professionalism, personality, and purpose

Work with and guide reporters and producers in newscast production

Plan, gathers and assembles stories on day-of news or special project assignments

Coordinate with news managers and producers to develop stories that go beyond surface details, that accentuate unique enterprise angles, and have exclusive content

Develop a network of sources who provide tips, early access to information, and allow the reporter to break stories of significance

Appear on behalf of the station at public events.

Will contribute pictures, video and text updates to mobile platforms throughout the day

Work on different stories and projects at once and meeting all deadlines

2+ years of anchor experience required

• Anchor that connects with viewers, in addition to reporting skills
• Can work in all weather conditions, work varied shifts, including overnights and weekends and carry up to 50 pounds
• At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. 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.

Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. Medical | Dental | Vision

~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.

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