PM Traffic Anchor / Reporter

Hearst•Greenville, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Local News Traffic Anchor Reporter WYFF 4, the NBC affiliate in Greenville, SC, is now hiring a PM Traffic / Breaking News Reporter. We need a good storyteller who has excellent on-air presence and engagement skills. We want someone who can captivate our viewers on social media and a journalist who will grow this position.

Requirements

Professional or college experience as a journalist and storyteller in a commercial television station
Experience using traffic systems preferred
Suited to ad-lib in breaking news situations
Clear speech, basic knowledge of how to use a computer and basic knowledge of social media
Familiar with street and highway names and directions; quick to learn
Must be creative and work well with others
Related military experience will be considered

Responsibilities

Prepare afternoon/evening report with dynamic graphics
News gather for traffic reports
Provide concise live traffic reports for afternoon/evening shows
Research and report up-to-the-minute traffic conditions
Communicate important traffic information to the show producers and show anchors promptly
Make sure that corresponding graphics, video and live shots are used accurately
Communicate aftrnoon/evening traffic information to viewers through digital platforms including our station website, mobile app, and social media pages
Produce transportation related stories and present traffic information i the field
Produce and Anchor breaking news updates through the morning newscast, at the direction of news management