MMJ/ W/End Anchor

Job Description

MMJ/ W/End Anchor

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 WNEM:
At WNEM, it is our job and inherent desire to be the best local television station in the Mid-Michigan market and the #1 digital platform across the state, region, and the country. We are committed to the highest standards of excellence in our local news, entertainment, information, and public service programming.
We have the top-rated news station plus a broadcast website. We are a Midsize market with the opportunity to grow. We are a self-starting team driven for success with unique selling opportunities for a creative seller. Essential to that effort is a foundation of honesty and integrity - qualities which help us earn and build trust with our viewers, co-workers, and business partners.
Job Summary/Description:
WNEM is recruiting for an exceptional Anchor/MMJ to join our team. The successful candidate will anchor weekend newscasts on a regular basis. The WNEM Anchor/MMJ researches, writes, reports, shoots video, and edits news material for television newscasts and all WNEM news platforms. This includes writing and posting daily on all digital platforms, including social media. This position coordinates with a team of multimedia producers to deliver compelling and promotable content. The Anchor/MMJ contributes live shots utilizing microwave, satellite, and other technology for feeding stories to the Content Center. This individual will be called upon to represent WNEM in public in a professional and courteous manner.
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Serves as an anchor for weekend newscasts.
- Presents content from the news set and live in the field at the scene of breaking news and special events.
- Writes and copy edits news content for maximum viewer appeal, comprehension, impact, and clarity.
- Delivers content in an energetic and compelling manner.
- Displays leadership skills in support of news management goals and audience management strategies.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, or related field, or equivalent training and/or experience.
- At least two years of experience in broadcast journalism.
- Experience as a newscast anchor and lead story reporter 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
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
WNEM-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.
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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-1228j0-216-73-216-69-42 in your application.