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WHEC-TV Sports Anchor-Reporter in Rochester, New York

Order#: NY1505465
Sports Anchor-Reporter

Job Overview: This position is responsible for selecting, researching, writing and gathering sports newscast content stories for broadcast. This position is also responsible for presenting live on TV and radio unscripted and scripted news reports.

Job Responsibilities: Anchor and produce sportscast. Shoot, edit, write and post daily content for on-air and web. Report live and/or on tape as assigned. Daily social media engagement as directed by management. Exhibit enterprise reporting through the origination and development of relevant, time news sports stories that are at all times fair and accurate. Present live on TV unscripted news/sports coverage. Contribute to the overall team effort to provide the best possible local TV journalism. Develop strong and broad-based sources in the local sports market. Participate in public appearances and community events. Maintain appropriate and strict standards regarding wardrobe, hair, cosmetics and grooming as directed by management. Report to work on time and work established schedule/hours. Ability to work other hours or alternate schedules as needed, as assigned by the News Director. Complete other duties as requested and needed.

Qualification: Prior experience in news/sports reporting, anchoring, producing, shooting and editing. Proven abilities in live reporting. Knowledge of photojournalism and non-linear editing equipment a must. Must be able to work quickly and accurately. Exceptional communication skills, oral and written. Professional, consistent, on-air appearance. Abilities in critical thinking, quick and effective decision-making, live ad-libbing, and maintaining performance under extreme pressure and on strict deadline required. Highly developed public-speaking and interpersonal skills. Must be willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays. Must have a valid driver's license and a safe driving history as determined by the Company. Driving record will be checked. Must be flexible to work any assigned shift including nights, weekends, holidays; and extended hours. To be considered, applicants must submit a demo reel or a link of their work.

Compensation and Benefits: When extending an offer, the company considers a variety of factors such as (but not limited to) the candidate's work experience, education/training & key skills as well as internal peer equity and other market and business considerations. The hourly rate of pay for this position is $19.75 per hour to $21.00 per hour. This is a full time (40 hour a week position). For information regarding our benefits, please copy the link below and paste in your browser: https://hubbardbroadcasting.com/our-company/working-here/"

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