Traffic Anchor / Reporter

Job Description

Traffic Anchor / Reporter - WGCL

About WGCL:

CBS46 (WGCL) and Peachtree TV (WPCH) produce more than 52 hours of live, local news, weather, sports and entertainment programming every week. CBS46 is the home of Atlanta's Certified Most Accurate Forecast for 8 years running (certified by WeatheRate). Live and work in the heart one of the fastest growing cities in the country, where technology, filmmaking, tourism, sports, education, health, and music make Atlanta one of the most industry diverse metro areas in the nation.

Job Summary/Description:

WGCL is currently seeking a Traffic Anchor/Reporter. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Using various tools to produce and anchor live traffic segments in real-time, and recorded segments. Produce maps, manage GDOT cams and gather information on live crashes within minutes, including multiple crashes at the same time.
- Be a strong communicator and multi-tasker, working with producers to adjust traffic segments during live newscasts.
- Be able to produce traffic segments either live or recorded for all digital & social media platforms.
- Have a flexible schedule; major traffic incidents will, at times, occur outside normal shift.

Qualifications/Requirements:
- Minimum 5 years of experience at a local news or network news organization.
- Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Broadcasting, Communications or equivalent training/experience strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of WSI traffic software preferred.

If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopening, 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-rjmokw-3-135-198-49-42 in your application.