News Anchor / Reporter

Job Description

News Anchor / Reporter - WCTV

NEWS ANCHOR/REPORTER (W/DAY-AM) - 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. Our newscasts cover everything from major political headlines to severe weather and heartfelt features. Hard work and quality storytelling is highly valued and appreciated.

Job Summary/Description:

WCTV has a rare opening for a weekday morning anchor. The Good Morning Show is a well-established and award-winning newscast, with a loyal following across our DMA. This is a unique opportunity to join-and grow with- the region's dominant morning news team. The ideal fit is comfortable commanding the anchor desk, cross-talking with talent, and coaching newer team members.

The successful candidate will be responsible for (but not limited to) the following:
- Anchor weekday morning newscasts (5am, 6am and 7am) and weekday noon newscasts
- Work closely with co-anchor and 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
- Generate story/segment ideas for the morning team and build local contacts

Qualifications/Requirements:
- Degree in journalism or related field
- Minimum three years' experience reporting in a commercial newsroom
- Non-linear editing experience
- 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 and reel weblink

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rn8711-3-145-8-141-42 in your application.