Hearst Communications, Inc.
Local News Sports Reporter Anchor - Gulf Coast News ABC
Hearst Communications, Inc., Fort Myers, Florida, United States, 33916
Local News Sports Reporter Anchor - Gulf Coast News ABC
Fort Myers, FL, United States
Job Description Gulf Coast News in Fort Myers, Floridais looking for a Local News Sports Reporter/Anchor 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
Value in Action At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate and connected to the communities we serve.
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
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.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. we do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Job Info
Job Identification 2025728
Job Category Content and News
Posting Date 01/09/2026, 07:54 PM
Job Schedule Full time
Locations 3719 Central Avenue, Fort Myers, FL, 33901, US
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Job Description Gulf Coast News in Fort Myers, Floridais looking for a Local News Sports Reporter/Anchor 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
Value in Action At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate and connected to the communities we serve.
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
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.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. we do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Job Info
Job Identification 2025728
Job Category Content and News
Posting Date 01/09/2026, 07:54 PM
Job Schedule Full time
Locations 3719 Central Avenue, Fort Myers, FL, 33901, US
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