WMTW is a digital multi-media company providing content to Channel 8 WMTW, Maine’s CW, WMTW.com, MeTV Portland, Heroes & Icons, MY Net, Story Television, Laff, ion Mystery, Very Local, Our Maine specials and mobile apps.  WMTW produces over 45 hours of Maine’s Total Coverage and Maine’s Total Weather each week. Channel 8 has been honored with four Emmy’s for Best Newscast in New England and Eight Regional Edward R. Murrow awards for the continuing pursuit of excellence in journalism.  Maine’s Total Weather has been certified Maine’s Most Accurate Forecast for 5 years running. WMTW serves as the official television partner for the American Heart Association in Maine, Maine Cancer Foundation’s Tri For A Cure, dozens of local events and over 27 years with the Portland Sea Dogs. Channel 8 WMTW, the ABC affiliate serves viewers across Southern Maine and eastern New Hampshire and is owned by Hearst Television, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hearst.  Follow us on Facebook (wmtwtv) and Twitter (@wmtwtv).

Industry: Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
Company Size: 51-200 employees

WMTW

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**Job Description**

**Local News Anchor Reporter**

**WMTW, the ABC affiliate in Westbrook, Maine **is looking for a **Weekend Anchor/Reporter. **The Anchor/Reporter is someone who can bring the energy of live reporting to our anchor desk. In addition to credibility, poise, and personality; you are an anchor who isn't afraid to head out into the field and break the big stories. You will enterprise exclusives, tell compelling stories, and complete live shots. You are someone who isn't afraid to ask the tough questions, will hold those in power accountable and help mentor producers and reporters. You will write and edit scripts with viewer interaction in mind. You are versatile, enterprising, and can work fast and efficient, and works well under tight deadlines, can develop sources, and has excellent live reporting skills. You will report to ((manager title)).

**Responsibilities**

-  Deliver scripted and ad-lib material with professionalism, personality, and purpose.

-  Work with and guide reporters and producers in newscast production.

-  Plan, gathers and assembles stories on day-of news or special project assignments.

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

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

-  Appear on behalf of the station at public events.

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

-  Work on different stories and projects at once and meeting all deadlines

-  Summarize information into easy-to-understand components

**Requirements**

-  2+ years of anchor experience required

-  2+ years of reporting experience required

-  Your demo reel is indicative of your everyday work

-  Anchor that connects with viewers, in addition to reporting skills

-  Operate mobile transmission devices and use latest technology.

-  Can work in all weather conditions, work varied shifts, including overnights and weekends and carry up to 50 pounds

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

-  Have and exhibit unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards

-  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.

Weekend Anchor/Reporter

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