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Local News Traffic Anchor Reporter

Greenville, SCOnsiteFull TimePosted 12 days ago

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Required skills

  • traffic systems
  • breaking news
  • live reports
  • morning show
  • evening shows
  • digital platforms
  • station website
  • mobile app
  • social media pages
  • transportation stories

Nice to have

  • traffic systems experience

Role summary

WYFF 4, an NBC affiliate in Greenville, SC, is seeking a Traffic/Breaking News Anchor Reporter. The role requires a skilled storyteller with strong on-air presence and engagement abilities, capable of captivating audiences on social media and growing the position. Responsibilities include preparing and delivering live traffic reports for morning and evening shows, gathering news, researching conditions, and ensuring accurate use of graphics and video. The anchor will also produce transportation stories, present information in the field, and anchor breaking news updates. Qualifications include experience as a journalist, familiarity with traffic systems, clear speech, computer and social media proficiency, and knowledge of local street names. Creativity and teamwork are essential.

WYFF 4, the NBC affiliate in Greenville, SC, is now hiring a Traffic/Breaking News Anchor. 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.

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare morning report with dynamic graphics
  • News gather for traffic reports
  • Provide concise live traffic reports for morning show and, as needed, 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 morning 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
  • Qualifications:

  • 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
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    Benefits

    Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.

  • Medical | Dental | Vision
  • 401(k) matching
  • Emotional Wellness Support
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • LGBTQ+ Health Services
  • Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs
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