News Anchor / Producer

Job Description

News Anchor / Producer - WVVA

NEWS ANCHOR/PRODUCER (MORNING) - 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.

WVVA was named Station of the Year five times in eight years with an award-winning team and community service. We embody our slogan ''Here for You.'' We love living here!

Job Summary/Description:

WVVA Television in Bluefield, WV is looking for a driven journalist for the role of morning anchor/producer. In this exciting position you will be responsible for co-anchoring and producing the area's dominant morning 2-hour newscast. We are looking for an energetic ''morning person'' to create an experience for our viewers to start their day! We are looking for a candidate to produce an engaging and entertaining show, not simply write and organize news. This person will have strong writing skills and the ability to deliver breaking news under tight deadlines. Dependability and flexibility is a must.

Duties/Responsibilities will include (but not be limited to):
• Co-anchor morning show.
• Produce 2-hour newscast.
• Strong presentation skills on all platforms.
• Strong writing skills with the ability to create hard hitting content.
• Work collaboratively under pressure.
• Team oriented.
• Proven leadership skills.
• Excellent news judgement.
• Professional knowledge of news operations.

Qualifications/Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in communications or related field preferred.
• 1-2 years of anchor experience preferred.
• Exceptional news judgment.
• Professional knowledge of broadcast news operations a plus.
• Knowledge of ENPS and Edius preferred.
• Must pass driver's records 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-r78xe8-3-149-213-209-42 in your application.