Overnight Anchor / Reporter

Anchor/Reporter Position
WGAL News 8, the Hearst-owned NBC Affiliate serving the Harrisburg-Lancaster-Lebanon-York, PA market, has a rare opportunity to join our news team as an Anchor/Reporter. This market is rapidly growing, vibrant, and home to a wide variety of industries and cultures with a high quality of life and easy access to many major northeast cities. The Anchor/Reporter is someone who can bring the energy of live reporting to our anchor desk. we're looking for an anchor who isn't afraid to head out into the field and break the big stories. Our next anchor/reporter will enterprise exclusives, tell compelling stories, and execute energetic live shots. Our anchors are newsroom leaders who help mentor and grow producers and reporters. Our anchors write and edit scripts with conversational communication in mind. The ideal candidate excels not only in presenting on TV, but also excels on social media and with multiplatform content. This role reports to the News Director.
Delivers scripted and ad lib material with professionalism, personality, and purpose
Plans, gathers and assembles stories on day-of news or special project assignments
Works with or without a photographer to gather and edit compelling video and captivating sound
Produces and posts regular vertical video and social media content.
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.
Uses social media and multiplatform storytelling to connect with audience, enhance both the station and individual brand
Can juggle multiple stories and projects at once, demonstrates exceptional time-management skills by meeting all deadlines under extraordinary pressure.
Appears on behalf of the station at public events
Past anchor experience required; Bilingual experience is a plus
Proven Anchor with ability to connect with viewers, in addition to strong reporting skills
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
At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. That's why behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and 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 nearly 25 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 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.
Job Category Content and News
Job Schedule Full time