MMJ / News Anchor

Job Description

MMJ/NEWS ANCHOR (W/END) - WWSB

About WWSB:

Live, work and play in a very unique media market that so many vacationers call a top destination. WWSB-TV is the ABC affiliate serving Sarasota & Manatee Counties on the Suncoast of Southwest Florida. Postcard worthy views are bountiful, and so are opportunities to enjoy the Florida lifestyle. Top beaches are minutes away; so are top attractions in Tampa Bay, Orlando and South Florida. You're a quick ride from some of the most popular theme parks and cruise ports. While visitors come and go, our station and our newsroom are committed to serving the thousands upon thousands of people who call the Suncoast home. You'll find a special emphasis on covering news with a hyperlocal focus, while embracing the best practices found in some of the region's top markets.

Job Summary/Description:

WWSB-TV / ABC7 in Sarasota, Florida, is searching for a MMJ/Weekend News Anchor. The right journalist will be lead story MMJ, who is comfortable delivering breaking news in the field and from the anchor desk. This is a high-profile, important role, and prompter readers need not apply. The right person for this position should consider themselves a lead story MMJ, who is comfortable delivering breaking news in the field, as they are from the anchor desk. This is also considered a leadership position, since this teammate will help lead weekend coverage from the desk. A positive attitude and ability to engage our sophisticated audience on-air and on our digital platforms is a must. This person will be expected to turn daily content for our newscasts, and make public appearances as an ambassador for our station.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
- Report lead stories in multiple newscasts as an MMJ
- Write and post real time updates on digital and social platforms
- Anchor newscasts as assigned with clean, engaging and thoughtful delivery
- Engage audience through social channels and personal appearances
- Develop and maintain contacts with local newsmakers and experts
- Ability to partner with newsroom managers, to increase productivity and teamwork

Qualifications/Requirements:
- Demonstrated track record of producing news reports from the field with MMJ Equipment & Cell phone
- At least two years' experience as an Anchor & MMJ
- Confident & experienced performance on air
- Ability to handle breaking news on-air, online and behind the scenes in timely and professional manner
- Leadership of the news team and a trusted editorial voice
- Internship in a commercial newsroom
- Bachelor's Degree or comparable experience

If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on ''apply now'', upload your resume, cover letter and references

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r100mx-3-21-248-47-42 in your application.