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News Anchor

WALA

Mobile, AL 12-15-2022
 
  • Paid
  • Full Time
  • Mid (2-5 years) Experience
Job Description
News Anchor - WALA

NEWS ANCHOR (W/END MORNINGS) - WALA

About WALA:

WALA FOX10 News is a local media organization producing news, weather and original content for the Gulf Coast. Located in Mobile, AL. WALA is the oldest existing television station in the state of Alabama. FOX10 takes pride in a winning culture and is committed to the community.

To learn more about WALA please visit: https://vimeo.com/732224197

Job Summary/Description:

WALA in Mobile, AL. is looking for an experienced weekend morning anchor with a passion for delivering breaking and hard news. The ideal candidate will have strong presentation skills and experience in covering breaking news and developing unique content.

Duties/Responsible for (but not limited to) the following:
- Anchor weekend morning newscasts and other newscasts, as needed
- Report three days a week on news stories for all platforms
- Consistently come up with relevant story ideas and set up those stories
- Participate in daily editorial decisions and long-term strategic newscast initiatives
- Work on special projects, as assigned.
- Interact with viewers and users on social media sites

Qualifications/Requirements:
- Minimum two years of experience as an anchor/reporter
- Strong hard news reporting skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including ability to ad lib
- Valid driver's license with a good driving record
- Four-year college degree

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'' , upload your cover letter, resume, and references

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

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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gmqbw3-3-138-175-180-42 in your application.

Company Profile
WALA

Gray Television supports local community interests by providing quality television broadcasting and exceptional service in each market we serve. Gray owns and/or operates television stations and leading digital properties in 93 television markets including the first or second highest rated television station in 85 markets. We are an unmatched broadcast pioneer that keeps getting bigger and better.