Reporter Anchor
Hearst Health
Salary undisclosed
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Description
WJCL-TV, the ABC affiliate in Savannah, Georgia is looking for a Reporter who can create story ideas, conduct informed interviews, develop sources, and build compelling live shots. You will be a strong, take-charge reporter who hits the ground running every day. We value strong enterprise reporting and we’re looking for someone who finds the stories that lead newscasts. In addition to credibility, poise, and personality, you are not afraid to head out into the field, ask the tough questions and break the big stories. You will be a versatile, enterprising self-starter who is fast, efficient, works well under tight deadlines, can develop sources, and has excellent live reporting skills. This role reports to the News Director.
Responsibilities
- Plan, gather and assemble stories on day-of news or special project assignments
- Work with or without a photographer to gather and edit compelling video and captivating sound
- 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
- 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 under extraordinary pressure.
- Have and exhibit unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards
Requirements
- Professional or college reporting experience
- Experience with enterprise reporting and ability to uncover details
- Your demo reel is indicative of your everyday work
- Write clear, correct, compelling copy that supports images gathered
- Operate mobile transmission devices and use latest technology
- Can work in all weather conditions
- Have and exhibit unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards
- Have a valid driver's license and a clear driving record
- Work varied shifts, including overnights and weekends
- Can deal with the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive newscast production
- Related military experience will be considered
- In-person attendance is required
Values in Action
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
Benefits
- health insurance
- 401(k)
- paid time off
- parental leave
About this role
WJCL-TV, Hearst's ABC affiliate in Savannah, is seeking a Reporter Anchor who can develop and pitch stories, work sources, and deliver strong live reporting. You'll be expected to work independently or with a photographer to gather video and sound, then coordinate with producers to ensure stories have real enterprise value and exclusive angles. The role demands someone who can juggle multiple assignments simultaneously, meet tight deadlines, and maintain journalistic integrity under pressure—all while working varied shifts including nights and weekends.
This position suits a self-starter with professional or college reporting experience who has a track record of enterprise work and can demonstrate strong on-air presence through a demo reel. You'll need solid technical skills with mobile transmission devices and the ability to operate in all weather conditions. A valid driver's license with a clean record is required, and military experience is considered a plus.
Hearst offers medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) matching, paid time off, paid parental leave, and emotional wellness support. The role is full-time and based in-office in Savannah.
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