Anchor Reporter – GulfCoast ABC Position Available In Lee, Florida

Anchor Reporter – GulfCoast ABC
Fort Myers, FL, United States (On-site)

JOB DESCRIPTION

GulfCoast News, the ABC affiliate in Fort Myers, FL., is looking for a Local News Anchor Reporter who can authentically deliver news stories with comfort and command. You know how to tell stories visually and can complete active, engaging live shots. In addition to credibility, and personality, you will be an anchor who isn’t afraid to head out into the field and break the big stories. You will be a newsroom leader who helps mentor team members. You will write and edit scripts with conversational communication in mind. You are versatile, enterprising, who is fast, efficient, works well under broadcast television deadlines, can develop sources, and has excellent live anchoring skills. You will report to the News Director. Responsibilities Anchor newscasts
Have an active presence on social media that engages the audience in a conversation
Deliver scripted and ad-lib material with polish, personality and purpose
Work with and guide reporters and producers in newscast production
Summarize information into easy-to-understand components
Complete each interaction with journalistic integrity and ethical standards
Appear on behalf of the station at public events Requirements Professional or schooling experience anchoring
Your demo reel is indicative of your everyday work
Anchor with the ability to connect with viewers
Flexibility to work varied shifts, including overnights and weekends
Can deal with the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive newscast production
Have and exhibit unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards
Experience working with digital media and social media
Related military experience will be considered
In-person attendance is required Diversity Statement At 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. 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

ABOUT US

Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 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.

JOB INFO

Job Identification
2024238
Job Category
Content and News
Posting Date
04/25/2025, 12:38 PM
Job Schedule
Full time
Locations 3719 Central Avenue, Fort Myers, FL, 33901, US
(On-site)