News Anchor / MMJ

Job Description

NEWS ANCHOR/MMJ (W/END) - WCTV

About WCTV:

WCTV is the dominant #1 CBS affiliate in Tallahassee, with a coverage area of about 19 counties in North Florida and South Georgia. We are a team of hungry, passionate journalists in a well-established newsroom. Rising talent has the opportunity to work with, and learn from, experienced team members. The expectations are high, and we recognize how important our work is to the community we serve. The right candidate can expect to cover everything from major political headlines to severe weather and heartfelt features. Hard work and quality storytelling is highly valued, appreciated, and rewarded. If you feel ready to take the next step in your career, and look forward to being challenged, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Summary/Description:

WCTV is looking for a passionate Anchor/MMJ who can also command the anchor desk. The right hire will anchor our highly successful newscasts during the weekend and report 3 days during the week.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Anchor weekend newscasts, and other weekday newscasts as assigned
- Work closely with producers to ensure story selection and quality of broadcast are clean, compelling and consistent
- Demonstrate ability to connect with viewers and community both on and off the desk
- Shoot and edit content for newscasts and digital platforms as assigned
- Generate story ideas and build local contacts
- Operate portable live units, and conduct live shots from the field

Qualifications/Requirements:
- Degree in journalism or related field
- Minimum two years' experience reporting in a commercial newsroom
- Non-linear editing experience
- Passion for journalism and connecting with a community
- A valid driver's license, good driving record and proof of insurability

Interested applicants can, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on ''apply now'', we encourage you to upload your resume, cover letter and references

(Current employees that are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro employee portal)

WCTV-TV/Gray Television Group, Inc. is a drug-free company

Gray Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus prior by the first workday.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d5o791-3-143-9-115-42 in your application.