Morning Reporter/Fill-In Anchor Job at WFMZ-TV, Allentown, PA

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  • WFMZ-TV
  • Allentown, PA

Job Description

About Us:

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.

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.

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 #L458 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 Tags

Local area, Day shift,

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