WBAL-TV, the NBC affiliate in Baltimore is looking for a Sports Anchor/Reporter who can authentically deliver sports stories with comfort and command. You know how to tell stories visually and can complete active, engaging live shots. You will write and edit scripts with conversational communication in mind. You are versatile, enterprising, who is fast, efficient, works well under broadcast television deadlines, can develop sources, and has excellent live anchoring skills. You will report to the News Director. The salary range is 75,000-80,000.
Responsibilities
Anchor weekend sportscasts & report on local sports teams
Have an active presence on social media that engages the audience in a conversation
Deliver scripted and ad-lib material, including sports highlights, with polish, personality and purpose
Work with producers in newscast production
Complete each interaction with journalistic integrity and ethical standards
Appear on behalf of the station at public events
Requirements
Professional experience as a sports anchor/reporter
Your demo reel is indicative of your everyday work
Anchor with the ability to connect with viewers
Flexibility to work varied shifts, including overnights and weekends
Can deal with the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive newscast production
Have and exhibit unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards
Experience working with digital media and social media
Related military experience will be considered
This position is covered by a SAG-AFTRA collective bargaining agreement; membership/eligibility required.
Values in Action
At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That’s why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.
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
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. we do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Skills Required
- Professional experience as a sports anchor/reporter
- Demo reel representative of everyday work
- Ability to anchor and connect with viewers
- Flexibility to work varied shifts, including overnights and weekends
- Ability to perform under time-sensitive newscast production pressures
- Unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards
- Experience working with digital media and social media
- Related military experience will be considered
- Membership/eligibility in SAG-AFTRA collective bargaining agreement
