Weekend Anchor Multimedia Journalist

Job Description

Weekend Anchor Multimedia Journalist

About Gray Media:
Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 43 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.
About WLUC:
WLUC has been a fixture in Upper Michigan for over almost 70 years. The #1 rated WLUC is the market leader and an NBC affiliate. The FOX UP News is #2 in this competitive six station market.
The U.P. is 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.
Job Summary/Description:
WLUC-TV6 is looking for a Weekend News Anchor/MMJ. The right person needs to be a great communicator on-air and online. This is a full-time position. The right person is the newsroom leader on weekends. They handle all aspects of our on-air and online presence and are responsible for checking on-air scripts for accuracy and concision. They must have a great attitude and work well with others. Their relationship with those on the assignment desk and reporters in the field is critical to a quality product. A strong on-air, conversational presentation is a must. You'll work three weekdays as an MMJ. You produce and anchor two evening newscasts on the weekends and help update the station website and social media.
Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Writing for on-air and online
- An eye for editorial suggestions related to structure, concision, and accuracy in scripts
- Working knowledge of videography and video editing
- Must meet deadlines and be able to multi-task
- Great attitude and enjoy working with others
- Strong work ethic
- Enjoy talking with people
- Professional appearance
- Strong on-air delivery and speaking voice
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Must have a valid Driver's License
- Previous experience as an MMJ is preferred.
- Ability to handle Social Media, including website writing, Facebook, Twitter and more.
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
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
WLUC-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-5b99bz-216-73-216-182-42 in your application.