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News Anchor / Reporter

WFSB

Rocky Hill, CT 07-21-2022
 
  • Paid
  • Full Time
  • Mid (2-5 years) Experience
Job Description
News Anchor / Reporter - WFSB

NEWS ANCHOR/REPORTER (EARLY AM) - WFSB

About WFSB:

WFSB is Connecticut's number one source for news. Located in Rocky Hill, Eyewitness News is Connecticut's leader for breaking news, weather and community coverage. From the Long Island Sound to the Litchfield Hills, WFSB is proud of its long-standing legacy as the state's most trusted local news source.

Job Summary/Description:

WFSB is looking for an early morning anchor for our 4:30am newscast. This person will also serve as a breaking news anchor for our 5-7am newscast and our digital, social and OTT platforms. Enterprise and in-depth reporting for other time periods are also part of the job. Must be active and engaged on social media.

Duties and responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- 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

Qualifications/Requirements:

Education – Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications or related field or equivalent training and/or experience

Experience – Two years' experience in broadcast journalism preferred. Experience reporting news and/or newscast producing at a commercial television station preferred.

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-gp5wwo-18-118-1-158-42 in your application.

Company Profile
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.