Reporter/Anchor at WNYT-TV Albany, NY

Reporter/Anchor job at WNYT-TV. Albany, NY.

Job Overview
This position is responsible for selecting stories for broadcast, researching, writing, gathering newscast content, and presenting live on TV and radio unscripted and scripted news reports.

Job Responsibilities

Maintain extensive community contacts and awareness of local, state and national current events.

Collaborate with the News Director and other news managers to choose stories to broadcast considering audience preferences.

Meet with the News Director, reporters and other news anchors to be briefed on the day’s news.

Revise scripts and prepare to deliver them on-air.

Organize the news to present the most interesting pieces first, and ensure late‑breaking news is added.

Introduce news correspondents reporting on scene and ask relevant questions.

Interview guests and other members involved in particular stories engaging in commentary.

Keep abreast of news developments by studying papers, attending events, staying in contact with industry professionals.

Write for station’s website and maintain an active social media presence.

Make daily promotional community appearances.

Provide newsroom leadership and contribute to overall team effort.

Comply with the moral code of the journalistic profession.

Shoot and edit videos and stories as needed.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s in Communication, Speech or related field with at least 1 year of experience as a television news reporter or a combination of education and experience to meet the requirements of the position.

Quick and effective decision making, live ad‑libbing and maintaining performance under extreme pressure.

Highly developed public speaking and interpersonal skills along with exceptional communication skills, both oral and written.

Professional, consistent on‑air appearance and ability to read Teleprompter.

Advanced abilities in critical thinking.

Broad knowledge of local, national and international affairs.

Comfortable yet professional presence on camera with the ability to improvise in a live on‑camera setting.

Available to work on a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

Ability to work under stressful conditions and strict deadlines.

Maintain appropriate and strict standards regarding wardrobe, hair, cosmetics and grooming.

Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license and a safe driving history as determined by the Company for the purpose of meeting clients and attending events.

Additional Information
This position is subject to a pre‑employment driving record background check. A conviction, violation pending adjudication, or adverse driving record more than 3 years old or not meeting major violation definition per company policy will not, on its own, disqualify an applicant. The company will use background check information in a confidential, non‑discriminatory manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

Compensation and Benefits
The hourly range for this position is $19-$28 per hour.

EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer, including disability/vets.

Diversity Statement
Hubbard Broadcasting has been committed to representing the communities we serve since our founding over 100 years ago. The same holds true today. We know the best way to accomplish this is by recruiting and retaining top talent from diverse cultures, life experiences, and world views. With dignity and respect, we value YOU and everything that makes YOU uniquely YOU.

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