WESH 2 has been covering the news and telling the stories of Central Florida for almost 70 years. Before the first guests were welcomed at Disney World and NASA figured out how to launch a man into space from Cape Canaveral, WESH 2 went on the air. 

In the decades since, WESH 2 has made itself an indispensable part of the community. It was the first Central Florida station to have onsite Doppler Radar for weather forecasts. And its team of veteran reporters have a combined 219 years of experience covering Orlando and the surrounding areas. WESH 2 became an NBC affiliate in 1956, and for the past 15 years, has also been broadcasting hours of daily, local content on the CW.

Acquired by Hearst Television in 1999, WESH 2 quickly became a stand-out organization in a company with more than 40 active television stations.

Industry: Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
Company Size: 201-500 employees

WESH 2 CW18

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**Job Description**

**Local News Reporter**

WESH 2/CW18, the Hearst-Owned NBC affiliate in the Orlando-Daytona Beach-Melbourne DMA, is looking for a strong take-charge reporter who hits the ground running every day. We need a self-starter who is ready to hustle and win the day. We are looking for a highly skilled individual eager to build relationships, contacts and sources. The successful candidate loves breaking news and is highly competitive. We value strong enterprise reporting and we’re looking for someone who finds the stories that will lead our newscasts. In addition to credibility, poise, and personality, we want to find this market’s next leader who isn’t afraid to ask the tough questions and hold those in power accountable. We need a versatile, enterprising go-getter who is fast, efficient, works well under tight deadlines and has excellent live reporting skills.

**Responsibilities**

-  Plan, gather and assemble stories on day-of news or special project assignments

-  Work with a photographer to gather and edit compelling video and captivating sound

-  Coordinate with news managers and producers to develop stories that go beyond surface details, that accentuate unique enterprise angles, and have exclusive content

- Works with producers in newscast production

-  Develop a network of sources who provide tips, early access to information, and allow the reporter to break stories of significance

-  Will contribute pictures, video and text updates to mobile platforms throughout the day

- Can juggle multiple stories and projects at once, demonstrates exceptional time-management skills by meeting all deadlines under extraordinary pressure

-  Have and exhibit unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards

**Requirements**

-  Professional or college reporting experience

-  Experience with enterprise reporting and ability to uncover details

-  Your demo reel is indicative of your everyday work

-  Write clear, correct, compelling copy that supports images gathered

-  Operate mobile transmission devices and use latest technology

-  Can work in all weather conditions and carry up to 50 pounds

-  Have and exhibit unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards

-  Have a valid driver's license and a clear driving record

-  Work varied shifts, including overnights and weekends

-  Can deal with the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive newscast production

-  Related military experience will be considered

**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

**About Us**

Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.

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.

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