News Anchor

Job Description

About WSAZ:

WSAZ covers a wide, diverse area comprised of three states. Many small towns sit along the Ohio River and smaller rivers and streams that run through rolling hills. Our viewers and customers are extremely friendly and down-to-earth. Although we're not a major metropolitan region, the WSAZ market enjoys relatively close proximity to many large eastern cities, and is easily accessible by interstate, rail, river and air.

We enjoy all four seasons, and the activities that come with each. Nature is always a short distance away, with many surrounding state parks and lakes for recreation. Within the larger towns and cities, there is a vibrant night life with many outstanding restaurants and local festivals throughout the year.

Since 1949, WSAZ has been the overwhelming number one choice for Breaking News, Severe Weather coverage and information in western West Virginia, eastern Kentucky, and southern Ohio. Generations of residents have grown up counting on WSAZ to be a window to their world on-air and now digitally. Our people, on-air and behind the scenes, are trusted friends and neighbors in the community. There is a culture within our walls that recognizes the responsibility we carry, to continue what was started more than sixty years ago. We take pride in our ratings, our content, our status, and the need to maintain the work ethic that got us to where we are.

There has always been a family atmosphere at WSAZ. We care about each other, and know that we are stronger as one team than as many individuals. We take our jobs seriously, and know that we can be successful and have fun at the same time.

Job Summary/Description:

WSAZ NewsChannel 3 is looking for an anchor to join its award-winning news team. The candidate must be a newsroom leader and excellent communicator. WSAZ needs a person with a passion for learning about our community and our audience. Our audience embraces our talent because we show them that we care. This person will lead by example, representing WSAZ in the community and modeling a professional approach to the rest of staff in areas ranging from uncovering stories to mentoring team members in a positive and constructive way. In addition, we need a person who can establish sources and be very active on the station's digital platforms. This role will include covering news in the field by shooting, writing and editing stories

Qualifications/Requirements:
* This is not an entry-level opportunity. A minimum of five years of on-air experience is required
* Must have three years of anchoring experience
* Ability to collaborate with news managers, producers and reporters for content and newscast development
* Willing to participate in community events and make public appearances on behalf of the station
* Edits video and stories for broadcast
* Excellent communication and leadership skills
* Produce and anchor newscasts, as assigned
* Interview people and research facts for accuracy
* Must demonstrate solid news judgment
* Strong writing skills and experience writing for newscasts
* Solid technical and computer skills, with the ability to shoot, write and edit
* Outstanding leadership skills
* Passion for uncovering news that affects our viewers
* Degree in broadcast journalism

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''

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gwnwpk-3-144-189-177-42 in your application.