Sports Anchor Reporter
About The Position
WGAL News 8, a Hearst-owned NBC affiliate serving the Harrisburg-Lancaster-Lebanon-York, Pennsylvania market, is seeking a Sports Anchor/Reporter to cover a diverse sports landscape that includes professional teams in Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C., as well as local high school and independent teams and athletes. The journalist anchors sports during weekend evening newscasts and reports three days during the week. The role develops exclusive stories, delivers live reports and creates coverage for broadcast, online and social platforms. On-site attendance is required. The ideal candidate breaks significant sports news, finds fresh angles and tells compelling human-interest stories. They are confident and engaging on camera, a skilled social media storyteller, and able to create standout vertical video that connects with audiences.
Requirements
- Strong on-camera presence and an engaging personality.
- Demonstrated ability to create compelling social media content, especially vertical video.
- Ability to operate a news camera and editing equipment.
- Ability to work in all weather conditions and lift up to 50 pounds.
- Valid driver’s license, clear driving record and ability to drive large vehicles over long distances.
- Flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends.
- Passion for sports journalism.
Nice To Haves
- Previous television sports experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Anchor sports segments during weekend evening newscasts with confidence, personality and polish.
- Plan, report and produce sports stories and special projects during the week.
- Develop stories with news managers and the sports team that offer distinctive enterprise angles and exclusive content.
- Break significant sports news and cultivate compelling stories about teams, athletes and fans.
- Create engaging social media content, including vertical video, and contribute photos, video and text updates to mobile platforms throughout the day.
- Shoot, write and edit stories as needed.
- Build and maintain a strong network of sources who provide tips, early access to information and opportunities to break important stories.
- Balance multiple stories and projects while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Help plan coverage of major sporting events and take a lead role in sports specials.
- Make complex sports topics clear and accessible to a broad audience.
- Uphold high standards of journalistic integrity and ethics.
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision coverage.
- 401(k) matching.
- Emotional wellness support.
- Paid time off.
- Paid parental leave.
- LGBTQ+ health services.
- Additional benefits to meet employees’ and their families’ needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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