Breaking News Anchor
WBAL-TV, the NBC affiliate in Baltimore, Maryland is looking for a Breaking News Anchor who can authentically deliver news stories with comfort and command.
You know how to tell stories visually and can complete active, engaging live shots.
In addition to credibility, and personality, you will be an anchor who isn't afraid to head out into the field and break the big stories.
You will write and edit scripts with conversational communication in mind.
You are versatile, enterprising, fast, efficient, work well under broadcast television deadlines, can develop sources, and has excellent live anchoring skills.
You will report to the News Director.
Responsibilities
Anchor breaking news content from the “11 News Live Desk” in our morning newscasts.
Have an active presence on social media that engages the audience in a conversation.
Deliver scripted and ad-lib material with polish, personality, and purpose.
Summarize information into easy-to-understand components.
Complete each interaction with journalistic integrity and ethical standards.
Appear on behalf of the station at public events.
Requirements
Professional or schooling experience anchoring
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.
In-person attendance is required.
Diversity Statement
At Hearst Television we tell stories every day.
Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities.
That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of 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.
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