Digital Content Reporter/Traffic Anchor

Digital Content Reporter/Traffic Anchor

Are you passionate about local news, have a confident on-camera presence, understand SEO strategy and how to reach an audience on social media? If so, you could be a great fit for our

Digital Content Reporter/Traffic Anchor . This position combines the energy of live digital reporting, early evening on-air traffic anchoring, and creative multimedia storytelling. The ideal candidate will use strong digital instincts and real-time reporting skills to deliver accurate, timely traffic and news content first across all platforms, while also contributing to our early evening newscasts as a trusted traffic anchor.
The successful candidate thrives in a fast-paced newsroom, collaborates seamlessly with anchors, reporters, producers, and digital editors, and understands how to connect with audiences in meaningful ways—on TV, web, mobile, streaming, and social media.
Roles & Responsibilities:
Strong storytelling, writing, and script-editing skills
Serve as traffic anchor for early evening newscasts, delivering clear, accurate, and engaging traffic reports on air
Capture, edit, and publish timely, engaging content for all digital platforms (website, app, social).
Work alongside newsroom staff to adapt on-air stories for digital audiences and create original digital-only coverage.
Experiment with creative storytelling formats—short-form video, live streaming, interactive content—to reach new viewers.
Maintain brand consistency while embracing platform-specific tone and style.
Collaborate closely with reporters, anchors, and the digital team to identify and develop stories tailored for digital audiences.
Produce platform-optimized videos, graphics, and written content that go beyond what's aired on TV.
Support audience growth and retention by creating shareable, compelling content designed for social media and our website.
Qualifications:
Proven experience in digital content production, journalism, or broadcasting
Comfortable appearing on camera in live or recorded formats
Strong storytelling, writing, and script-editing skills
Proficient with video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro), graphic tools (e.g., Canva, Photoshop), and content management systems
Deep understanding of current digital trends, social media algorithms, and audience engagement techniques
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Ability to thrive under deadline pressure and juggle multiple priorities
Related military experience will be considered
Preferred:
Experience in a newsroom or media environment
Knowledge of SEO, AP Style, and digital publishing best practices
Familiarity with livestreaming tools and platforms (e.g., Streamyard, OBS)
Values 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.
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. 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 2025299
Job Category Content and News
Job Schedule Full time
Locations 3970 RCA Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens, FL, 33410, US