News Anchor

Job Description

News Anchor - WVVA

NEWS ANCHOR (EVENING) - WVVA

About WVVA:

Nestled in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains in Nature's Air-Conditioned City, Bluefield, WV, WVVA TV is centrally located to many major markets. The two Virginia's are home to world-class white-water rafting, thousands of miles of hiking trails, skiing and so much more. We love living here!

Job Summary/Description:

WVVA Television in Bluefield, WV is looking for an evening news anchor to join our award-winning team! We are looking for a candidate that will be regularly responsible for anchoring, producing and executing top-notch newscasts. A newsroom leader, this position will help lead a team of journalists from all levels of experience in a team-oriented environment and help with story generation as well as anchor from the field at times while thriving in breaking news situations. The position requires you to engage with viewers on all platforms. The ideal candidate will establish connections and be involved in community affairs and activities. This is not an entry level position.

Duties/Responsibilities will include (but not be limited to):
• Anchor regular newscasts.
• Producing required.
• Work well under pressure in deadline driven situations.
• Edit and write.
• Generate story ideas.
• Present news in a professional manner.
• Must have excellent leadership and people skills.
• Ability to connect with audience.
• Candidate must be able to work in the collaborative environment of the newsroom with flexibility.

Qualifications/Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in communications or related field preferred.
• 2-3 years of anchor experience preferred.
• Proven leadership and mentoring skills.
• Exceptional news judgment.
• Professional knowledge of broadcast news operations a plus.
• Knowledge of ENPS and Edius preferred.
• Must pass driver's record check.

Interested applicants may 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 that are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro employee portal)

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

Gray Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus prior by the first workday.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g3nek5-3-145-143-239-42 in your application.