Digital Anchor / MMJ

Job Description

Digital Anchor / MMJ - WLUC

About WLUC:

WLUC has been a fixture in Upper Michigan for 66 years, known as Upper Michigan's Source. The NBC affiliate is the dominant number one station in the market. The growing FOX affiliate is the second-place station in the five-station market. The TV6 website and Facebook page are the top source for local news in Upper Michigan.

WLUC is in Upper Michigan. We're located in a recreational paradise. Winter, summer, spring or fall, if you enjoy the outdoors, this is the place for you. Ten minutes from anywhere, you'll find a trail, river, lake or event to capture your desire. The small town setting is peaceful and safe, but still has the big city entertainment and dining experiences. But it's the people of Upper Michigan that make this area stand out. They're friendly, helpful, honest and fun. For more on WLUC, please watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoT0Ux-Et_s

Job Summary/Description:

The goal of this unique position is to lead the TV6 Digital Desk and grow the station's digital audience in the evening (website, social media and streaming). This person will have to be a creative self-starter who isn't afraid to try new things and push limits with streaming. This employee will also contribute to evening newscasts with segments from the CTV (Connected TV) Desk and eventually train to be a substitute evening producer/anchor.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Reporting breaking news events locally and nationally, severe weather coverage and big live event coverage from the CTV Desk on streaming platforms and newscasts
- Produce, present, and technically direct your own content daily from our state-of-the-art streaming desk (CTV Desk) using video, live cameras, graphics, and social media
- Find opportunities to create original content for streaming platforms
- Set up and coordinate guests for remote appearances
- Reformat and leverage other news team members' content for streaming
- Network with other Gray stations and share ideas for engaging video content
- Train other news team members on how to use the CTV Desk
- Juggle multiple projects in a newsroom environment while maintaining a calm and controlled presentation for on-air delivery
- Knowledge of current events, community issues, and keep a list of local contacts

Qualifications/Requirements:
- Must have a valid driver's license
- A command of the English language, spelling and grammar are required.
- The right individual will have a keen eye for visual storytelling.
- A strong grasp of the English language, spelling and grammar is a MUST!

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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-ro6243-3-12-36-30-42 in your application.