WLKY - Anchor-Reporter

WLKY is looking for a dynamic, authentic Anchor/Reporter who brings energy, urgency and a professional yet conversational style to our weekend newscasts. In addition to solid news judgment and strong reporting skills, we are looking for a true team player who brings positive energy to the newsroom and the news‑gathering process. The right person for this position can cover big and breaking stories, create enterprise compelling content, and generate story ideas from local contacts.

We seek a journalist who can deliver breaking news with urgency, credibility and context; connect on air and on social with our viewers/users, and ad‑lib comfortably in appropriate situations.

• Delivers scripted and ad‑lib material with professionalism, personality, and purpose
• Works with reporters and producers in newscast production
• Covers day‑of news or special project assignments
• Communicates and contributes pictures, video, and text updates to social audiences
• Unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards
• Appears on behalf of the station at public events, understanding the station’s dedication to community
• Coordinates with news managers and producers to develop stories that go beyond surface details, accentuate unique enterprise angles, and have exclusive content
• Develops a network of sources who provide tips, early access to information, and allow the reporter to break stories of significance
• Can juggle multiple stories and projects at once, demonstrates exceptional time‑management skills by meeting all deadlines under extraordinary pressure
• In‑person attendance is required

• Past anchor experience (2‑5 years) required
• Past reporting experience (2‑5 years) required
• Demonstrated ability to enterprise and uncover
• Your demo reel should be indicative of your everyday work

• Proven Anchor with ability to connect with viewers, in addition to strong reporting skills
• Ability to operate mobile transmission devices and use latest technology
• Can work in all weather conditions and carry up to 50 pounds
• Has a valid driver’s license and a clear driving record
• Ability to work varied shifts, including overnights, weekends, and holidays
• Can deal with the stresses and pressures of time‑sensitive newscast production

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent proven work experience
• Military training and experience will be considered

As part of its continued efforts to maintain a safe workplace, Hearst Television requires that all newly hired employees be fully vaccinated (as defined by the CDC) against the coronavirus by the first day of employment, to the extent permitted by applicable law. HTV will consider requests for reasonable accommodations due to medical and/or religious reasons on an individual basis in accordance with applicable legal requirements.