Reporter​/Anchor

About Us

WNYT News Channel 13 is the award‑winning NBC affiliate for New York State's Capital Region. We are a longtime market leader committed to excellence in all we do. Whether it’s live coverage of breaking news, investigative stories focused on finding solutions, or top‑notch digital content, we reach our viewers and followers across all platforms with the information they need to be informed, stay safe and plan their day.

New York’s Capital Region is diverse and unique, offering a range of activities and experiences within reach all year long. From craft breweries and fine dining to water sports, winter sports, city life, and the quiet beauty of the Catskills, there is something for everyone.

At Hubbard Broadcasting and WNYT, you join a team of dedicated professionals who serve our community with passion and collaboration. We prioritize a work environment that embraces diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences and provides an unbiased platform for all viewpoints.

This position is responsible for selecting stories for broadcast, researching, writing and gathering newscast content, and presenting live on TV and radio with unscripted and scripted news reports.

• Maintain extensive community contacts and awareness of local, state and national current events.
• Collaborate with the News Director and other news managers to choose stories to broadcast considering audience preferences.
• Meet with the News Director, reporters and other news anchors to be briefed on the day's news.
• Revise scripts and prepare to deliver them on‑air.
• Organize news to present the most interesting pieces first and ensure late‑breaking news is added to newscasts.
• Introduce news correspondents reporting on‑scene and ask relevant questions.
• Interview guests and other members involved in particular stories engaging in commentary.
• Keep abreast of news developments by studying papers, attending events, and staying in contact with industry professionals.
• Write for the station’s website and maintain an active social media presence.
• Make daily promotional community appearances.
• Provide newsroom leadership and contribute to overall team effort.
• Comply with the moral code of the journalistic profession.
• Shoot, edit video and stories as needed.

• Bachelor’s in Communication, Speech or a related field with at least one year of experience as a television news reporter, or a combination of education and experience that meets the requirements.
• Quick and effective decision making, live ad‑libbing and maintaining performance under extreme pressure.
• Highly developed public speaking and interpersonal skills, along with exceptional written communication.
• Professional, consistent on‑air appearance and ability to read a teleprompter.
• Advanced critical‑thinking abilities.
• Broad knowledge of local, national and international affairs (e.g., political, economic, legislative and cultural).
• Comfortable yet professional presence on camera with the ability to improvise in a live on‑camera setting.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Available to work on a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions and strict deadlines.
• Maintain appropriate and strict standards regarding wardrobe, hair, cosmetics and grooming.
• Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license and a safe driving history as determined by the company for the purpose of meeting clients and attending events. Driving record will be checked.

This position is subject to a pre‑employment driving record background check. A conviction, violation pending adjudication, or adverse driving record more than three years old, or a record that does not meet the major violation…