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Traffic/Right Now Anchor Reporter

Des Moines, IA · On-site

KCCI, the CBS affiliate in Des Moines, IA, is now hiring a Traffic/Right Now Anchor Reporter . We ... Provide concise live traffic reports for morning show and, as needed, evening shows * Research and ...

Hearst

Traffic/Right Now Anchor Reporter

Des Moines, IA · On-site

KCCI, the CBS affiliate in Des Moines, IA, is now hiring a Traffic/Right Now Anchor Reporter . We ... Provide concise live traffic reports for morning show and, as needed, evening shows * Research and ...

Hearst

Traffic/Right Now Anchor Reporter

Des Moines, IA · On-site

KCCI, the CBS affiliate in Des Moines, IA, is now hiring a Traffic/Right Now Anchor Reporter . We ... Provide concise live traffic reports for morning show and, as needed, evening shows * Research and ...

Digital Remedy

Live Desk Anchor/Reporter

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$19.25 - $26.25/hr

KUTV is looking for a take-charge Live Desk Anchor/Reporter for our morning show to help us continue to grow and empower our audiences! We are seeking a motivated, energetic, creative, and aggressive ...

New

Digital Remedy

Anchor/Reporter

San Antonio, TX · On-site

KABB/WOAI is looking for a take-charge Anchor/Reporter who can also anchor a Saturday evening show ... Be flexible as you may fill in on our Fox SA morning and 9p shows, News 4 Morning, Early Evening ...

TEGNA Inc.

Traffic anchor / MSJ

New Orleans, LA · On-site

Making the morning show producers aware when traffic needs to play bigger due to breaking accidents ... Previous traffic anchoring a definite plus but will consider talented reporters who are at ease ...

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Traffic/Right Now Anchor Reporter

Des Moines, IA

Hearst
Motion Picture and Video Production • 10K+ employees
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Full-time

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6.6

Company rating: 6.6 out of 10

Based on 28 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

KCCI, the CBS affiliate in Des Moines, IA, is now hiring a Traffic/Right Now Anchor Reporter. We need a good storyteller who has excellent on-air presence and engagement skills. We want someone who can captivate our viewers on social media and a journalist who will grow this position. In addition, you will bring the energy of live reporting to our anchor desk. You will enterprise exclusives, tell compelling stories, and complete live shots. You will write and edit scripts with viewer interaction in mind. You are versatile, enterprising, can work fast and efficiently, and work well under tight deadlines, can develop sources, and have excellent live reporting skills. You will report to the News Director.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare morning and evening traffic report with graphics
  • News gather for traffic reports
  • Provide concise live traffic reports for morning show and, as needed, evening shows
  • Research and report up-to-the-minute traffic conditions
  • Communicate important traffic information to the show producers and show anchors promptly
  • Make sure that corresponding graphics, video and live shots are used accurately
  • Deliver scripted and ad-lib material with professionalism, personality, and purpose.
  • Plan, gather and assemble 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 
  • Summarize information into easy-to-understand components

Requirements

  • Professional or college experience as a journalist and storyteller in a commercial television station
  • Experience using traffic systems preferred
  • Suited to ad-lib in breaking news situations
  • Clear speech, basic knowledge of how to use a computer and basic knowledge of social media
  • Familiar with street and highway names and directions; quick to learn
  • Must be creative and work well with others
  • Related military experience will be considered

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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
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 are an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.

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