Job Description
News Anchor / Reporter - WMC
NEWS ANCHOR/REPORTER (MORNING) - WMC
About WMC:
WMC, Action News 5 in Memphis is the NBC affiliate and legacy news station in the highly competitive Memphis, Tennessee Market. Action News 5 is driven by community. We find solutions to problems that impact the people across four states. Through in-depth journalism and local partnerships, we strive to inform, inspire, empower, and support Memphis and the Mid-South.
Our team at WMC, Action News 5 is always pushing the technology envelope. Broadcast and digital media innovation are in our DNA. Our team produces 46.5 hours of local programming on broadcast and more than 100 hours on OTT including nearly 60 NCAA Division I men's and women's sporting events for ESPN Plus.
Job Summary/Description:
WMC, Action News 5 is looking for an experienced anchor/reporter to join our morning team. The right candidate will have several years of experience on the anchor desk, enjoy working in a team environment, and have a passion for journalism.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Anchors the first hour of our 3-hour morning newscast at 4:00a.m. Become a fill-in anchor as needed.
- Report daily in the morning and midday shows. Occasional appearances in other dayparts.
- Helps suggest content for newscasts and helps with writing and editing when needed.
- Helps with station events, live remotes, special programming, and other events that require talent to make appearances.
- Talent will usually work with a photographer but will also be asked to learn how to shoot and edit, and may have to help out on occasion.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience as a TV newsroom anchor and reporter or Multi-Media Journalist.
- Must have a variety of experience covering light and hard news.
- Proven ability to be a leader and to work well in a team environment.
- Must have experience setting up own stories, conducting interviews, and editing own content.
- Must be self-motivated and work well without constant supervision.
- Videography and editing skills are a plus.
If you feel you're qualified, come join our dynamic news team, 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
WMC-TV/Gray Television Group, Inc. is a drug-free company
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rvnnvw-44-198-57-9-42 in your application.