Weekend AM Anchor Position Available In Jefferson, Alabama
Tallo's Job Summary: WVTM-TV in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Weekend AM Anchor to join their News Team. This role requires delivering scripted and ad lib material, guiding producers, and contributing across all platforms. The ideal candidate should have strong reporting skills, past anchor and reporting experience, and the ability to work varied shifts. This position offers benefits and supports diversity in storytelling.
Job Description
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2024139,
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Weekend AM Anchor,
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Content and News,
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2025-04-17T20:00:07 00:00,
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Full time,
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WVTM-TV, the Hearst Television NBC affiliate located in the Birmingham, AL market has an exciting opportunity to join our News Team as an Anchor/Reporter. The Anchor/Reporter is someone who can bring the energy of live reporting to our anchor desk. In addition to credibility, poise, and personality; we’re looking for an anchor who isn’t afraid to head out into the field and break the big stories. Our next anchor/reporter will enterprise exclusives, tell compelling stories, and execute energetic live shots. We are looking for this market’s next leader who isn’t afraid to ask tough questions and will hold those in power accountable. Our anchors are newsroom leaders who help mentor and grow producers and reporters. Our anchors write and edit scripts with conversational communication in mind. We are looking for a versatile, enterprising self-starter who is fast, efficient, works well under tight deadlines, can develop sources, and has excellent live reporting skills. Responsibilities Delivers scripted and ad lib material with professionalism, personality, and purpose Works with and guides reporters and producers in newscast production Contributes on all platforms Regularly plan, gather and assemble stories on day-of news or special project assignments Coordinates with news managers and producers to develop stories that go beyond surface details, that accentuate unique enterprise angles, and have exclusive content Develops a network of sources who provide tips, early access to information, and allow the reporter to break stories of significance Will contribute pictures, video and text updates to mobile platforms consistently throughout the day Can juggle multiple stories and projects at once, demonstrates exceptional time-management skills by meeting all deadlines under extraordinary pressure 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 In-person attendance is requiredQualifications Ability to connect with viewers, in addition to strong reporting skills Ability to operate mobile transmission devices and use the latest technology Can work in all weather conditions and carry up to 50 pounds Have a valid driver’s license, can drive large vehicles over long distances, and a clear driving record Ability to work varied shifts, including overnights and weekends Can deal with the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive newscast production Past anchor experience (2-5 years) required Past reporting experience (2-5 years) required Demonstrated ability to enterprise and uncover stories Your demo reel should be indicative of your everyday work Related experience, education and/or training considered Hearst Television is a proud supporter of military veterans. Related military training and experience will be considered.
Diversity StatementAt 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.
BenefitsHearst’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,