WVTM 13 is hiring: Breaking News Reporter in Birmingham

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Location: Vestavia Hills, AL. Salary: $85,000.00-$90,000.00. Posted 2 weeks ago.

Job Description

WVTM, the NBC affiliate in Birmingham, AL, has an opening for a Breaking News Anchor. In this role, you will monitor multiple sources for breaking news stories, including wires, social media, and official channels. You will quickly verify information and fact‑check sources to ensure the accuracy and reliability of news reports. Collaboration is essential; you will work effectively with editors, producers, and fellow reporters to prioritize coverage and coordinate resources. You must remain adaptable and responsive to rapidly changing situations, adjusting coverage plans as needed. You will report to the News Director.

Responsibilities

• Gather information for stories and live reports for newscasts that could include mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Coverage of breaking news, weather, and sports.
• Swift and accurate reporting on unfolding events, emergencies, and significant developments as they happen during newscasts from the studio.
• Clear, concise, and engaging writing of breaking news stories for online and broadcast platforms under tight deadlines.
• Maintain a deep understanding of journalistic ethics and standards, adhering to guidelines for fairness, balance, and impartiality in reporting.
• Monitor multiple sources for breaking news stories, including wires, social media, and official channels.
• Quickly verify information and fact‑check sources to ensure the accuracy and reliability of news reports.
• Utilize multimedia tools and technologies to enhance storytelling and provide comprehensive coverage.
• Conduct interviews with eyewitnesses, experts, and officials to gather firsthand information.
• Anchor the midday newscast.

Requirements

• Three years of professional work as a reporter or anchor.
• Ability to deal with the stresses and pressures of time‑sensitive newscast production.
• 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

• 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.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level.

Employment Type

Full‑time.

Job Function

Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing.

Industries

Broadcast Media Production and Distribution.