Job Description
WESH 2 / CW18, the Hearst-Owned NBC affiliate in Orlando is looking for a Traffic Anchor/Transportation Reporter. We want someone who can bring the energy of live reporting to our morning newscast. You'll need to be comfortable on the set with our anchor team and in front of various presentation areas, including a chromakey wall. This person has a passion for transportation reporting and will take charge and own major traffic stories on all platforms. Knowledge of roadways, highways, toll roads, airports, cities, towns and communities across Central Florida are a must. You will be required to produce your own graphics with Baron software for nearly two dozen live hits each morning. As our traffic expert, you'll be expected to make connections with local transportation leaders, pitch newsworthy content and produce those stories for multiple platforms. Social media engagement is crucial for success. In addition to credibility, poise, and personality, we're looking for someone who wants to head out into the field and break the big transportation stories.
Job Responsibilities:
• Delivers scripted and ad-lib material with professionalism, personality, and purpose
• Either knows how to build or willing to learn how to build traffic maps with the Baron Software
• Coordinates with news managers and producers to develop traffic stories that go beyond surface details, that accentuate unique enterprise angles, and have exclusive content
• Develops a network of sources who provide tips and early access to information to traffic related stories
• Can juggle multiple stories and projects at once, demonstrates exceptional time-management skills by meeting all deadlines
• An ability to summarize information into easy-to-understand components
• Unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards
• Appears on behalf of the station at public events
Qualifications:
• At least 3-5 years' experience in a News environment
• Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment calmly and manage deadline pressures
• Strong reporting skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required
• ENPS knowledge preferred
• Baron Traffic software knowledge preferred
• Can work in all weather conditions and carry up to 50 pounds
• Has a valid driver's license and a clear driving record
• Ability to work varied shifts, including overnights and weekends
• Your demo reel should be indicative of your everyday work
Education:
• Related experience and/or training considered as well as a combination of education and experience.
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g389q9-44-200-179-138-42 in your application.