Reporter Anchor

Hearst•Fort Myers, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Gulf Coast News - ABC in Fort Myers, Florida is looking for a Reporter/Anchor who is an extraordinary storyteller. This position is one of the most unique in the country. The job is to find stories in our community of people and places that make Southwest Florida special. The mission is to uncover these stories and share them with our viewers. Success in this position will come from your ability to network for stories because you will never do a story from a press release. The stories will sometimes be uplifting, sometimes make you think, but always will create an emotional connection with our audience. In addition, you are versatile, enterprising, and fast, efficient, works well under broadcast television deadlines, can develop sources, and has excellent live anchoring skills. If you believe this is you, we strongly encourage application. You will report to the Assistant News Director.

Requirements

Extraordinary Storyteller
Professional or schooling experience in television news reporting, photography and editing
Creative writer and editor
Must deliver with authenticity to connect with viewers
Can provide samples of reporting and photography
Experience developing local contacts
Experience shooting and editing high-quality video
Can deal with the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive newscast production
Related military experience will be considered

Responsibilities

Gather information for stories and live reports for newscasts that could include mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays
Put together extremely high-quality packages
Collaborate with reporters on packages, special reports and documentaries
Develop sources, create story ideas, and produce content on-air, online, and all digital platforms
Anchor Newscasts