DAYBREAK "NEW THIS MORNING" REPORTER - WHSV

Job Title

WHSV-TV in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley is looking for a high-energy, digital-first storyteller to join our award-winning "Daybreak" team.
Job Description

Are you the kind of person who actually loves mornings? (Or at least knows how to fake it really well with a strong cup of coffee?) As our "New This Morning" Reporter, you won't just be reading the news; you'll be the first voice our viewers hear, setting the tone for their day across TV, social media, and our growing streaming platforms.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Produce and anchor our "New This Morning" segment in our Daybreak newscasts, which air live from 5 a.m. - 7 a.m., delivering the most critical overnight updates with urgency and personality.
Anchor your own dedicated streaming morning show, Daybreak+, reaching our audience wherever they are watching.
Engage our followers on social and digital platforms as news breaks overnight.
Shoot, write, edit, and present content that is conversational, informative, and visually engaging for a multi-platform world.
Work side-by-side with our "Daybreak" producer/anchor and meteorologist to ensure our morning coverage is seamless and superior.
Fill in on producing and anchoring the newscast when our primary producer/anchor is out.
Qualifications/Requirements

- A morning-person mindset: You're ready to hit the ground running at 3:30 AM with a positive attitude and a sense of urgency.
- Digital-first DNA: You understand that news happens on phones and tablets just as much as on TVs, and you're comfortable navigating both.
- Anchoring ambition: You have the presence and confidence to lead a live streaming show and connect authentically with a digital audience.
- Journalistic chops: A degree in journalism or communications (or equivalent experience) and at least one year of newsroom experience is preferred.
- Technical versatility: You're comfortable with basic editing and digital posting tools—or you're a fast learner who's ready to dive in.
- Community heart: You care about the Shenandoah Valley and want to tell stories that matter to the people who live here.
Additional Info

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