National Consumer Correspondent

Job Description

Hearst Television is looking for a National Consumer Correspondent who brings a creative spark and a smart, relatable voice to the stories that affect people every day. Our stations and digital platforms reach more than 24 million households - and we're looking for someone who can help audiences make sense of the consumer issues that shape their lives: from cost-of-living to scams and recalls, personal finance, health and lifestyle trends.
As part of our National Consumer Unit, you'll report, write and front compelling stories that appear on-air, digital and streaming. You'll join a small, fast-moving team that's constantly experimenting with new styles and platforms to connect with audiences in fresh ways, delivering coverage that's useful and memorable. You will report to the Sr Director and Managing Editor.
What You'll Do
• Deliver a mix of daily and enterprise consumer stories - with authority, curiosity and a distinct voice.
• Create smart, engaging video content for all platforms and experiment with new formats and storytelling styles.
• Collaborate with producers, editors and reporters across Hearst Television to develop engaging and unforgettable projects.
• Book and conduct interviews with experts and consumers, and interact with experts from across the Hearst ecosystem.
• Produce and shoot digital videos; contribute regularly to social platforms.
• Find new ways to make consumer stories come alive for viewers - visually, emotionally and creatively.
• Meet deadlines with precision and professionalism.
What We're Looking For
• Reporting or anchoring background, ideally focused on consumer or investigative topics.
• A sharp storyteller who knows how to make complex information clear and compelling.
• A creative self-starter - equally comfortable collaborating with a team or working independently in the field.
• Someone who connects naturally with audiences on TV and digital.
• An unshakable commitment to fairness, accuracy and ethical standards.
• Experience producing for social or digital platforms.
• In-office attendance is required; some travel may be needed
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
The estimated base salary range for this role is between $120,000 and $140,000. The actual base pay offered is dependent upon many factors, such as transferable skills, work experience, business needs, market demands and conditions, including geographic location where the work will be performed, and other factors permitted by law. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role is bonus eligible.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-o1oxqp-216-73-216-3-42 in your application.