Morning Reporter/Fill-In Anchor (B458)

Location: Allentown, Pennsylvania
Job Category: Television
Job ID: 72111
Employment Type: Full time
Salary:
Posted: 01.22.2025

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Job Description:

WFMZ-TV serves as the go-to source for news, weather, and community information for Eastern Pennsylvania and Western New Jersey. With a commitment to delivering impactful storytelling and breaking news, we aim to keep our diverse audience informed and engaged.

Position Overview:
WFMZ-TV is seeking a dynamic and versatile Morning Reporter/Fill-In Anchor to join our award-winning team. The ideal candidate is a motivated journalist with a passion for storytelling, live reporting, and anchoring. This role requires someone who thrives in the fast-paced world of morning news and can deliver engaging content on-air and online.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a live reporter for the WFMZ morning newscast, delivering breaking news, feature stories, and enterprise reporting.
• Act as a fill-in anchor for the morning desk when needed, showcasing strong delivery, credibility, and professionalism.
• Develop and pitch original story ideas that resonate with our diverse audience.
• Conduct interviews, research topics thoroughly, and write clear, compelling scripts for broadcast and digital platforms.
• Collaborate with producers, photographers, and editors to deliver high-quality segments.
• Stay updated on local and national news trends to ensure timely and relevant coverage.
• Engage with the community and viewers through social media, appearances, and events.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work with a dedicated and supportive news team.
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources.
• A chance to grow and develop your journalism career in a respected news market.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and links to on-air samples (reporting and anchoring) to reporterjob@wfmz.com.  Applications without video samples will not be considered. Please mention Job #B458 in all correspondence.
 
Deadline:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Apply early to be considered for this exciting opportunity.

WFMZ-TV is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Join WFMZ and be part of a team that keeps our community informed and connected every morning!

Job Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of on-air reporting and/or anchoring experience, preferably in a morning or live-news environment.
• Exceptional on-air presentation and storytelling skills.
• Strong editorial judgment and the ability to handle breaking news under tight deadlines.
• Proficient in digital content creation and social media engagement.
• Ability to connect with a diverse audience and cover a wide range of topics, from hard news to human-interest stories.
• Team player with excellent communication and collaboration skills.