Full Time Job
News Anchor / Reporter
WFSB
- Paid
- Full Time
- Mid (2-5 years) Experience
Job Description
News Anchor / Reporter - WFSB
NEWS ANCHOR/REPORTER (W/END) - WFSB
About WFSB:
WFSB Channel 3 Eyewitness News is everywhere. We're Connecticut's #1 source for the latest weather including Connecticut's only LIVE doppler radar, breaking news, traffic and all the info you need to make it through your day.
Job Summary/Description:
Anchor weekend evening news on air and across digital and social platforms. General assignment reporter during the week. Fill-in weekday anchoring as needed.
Anchor and report as assigned. Actively engage with audiences on social and digital channels. Generate hard news, enterprise stories. Attend community events.
*** Please note, the primary job responsibilities include, but are not limited to the duties listed above ***
Qualifications/Requirements:
Education - Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
Experience - 3-5 year experience as an anchor and reporter
Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities -
- Experience using Avid, internet production tools, and iNews a plus.
- Ability to work a flexible work schedule and work as a member of a team.
- Must possess advanced understanding of newscast presentation.
- Must possess excellent writing and graphics skills with ability to provide an interesting and substantive product.
- Must be results oriented.
- Ability to focus on coordination of daily and long-range segments from first contact to on-air product. Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work in a creative, fast paced environment.
- Ability to make quick decisions without losing composure.
- Must be able to manage multiple projects and assignments simultaneously.
- Previous experience with script writing and editorial experience preferred.
- % Travel Required (Approximate): 10 %
Qualified, interested applicants may 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-d92777-3-134-78-106-42 in your application.
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WFSB
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.