Morning Live Reporter

Job Description

Morning Live Reporter - WYMT

MORNING LIVE REPORTER (Fill In ANCHOR) - WYMT

About WYMT:

WYMT is the CBS affiliate and dominate number one station in the scenic Appalachian Mountains of Southeastern Kentucky. This regional station is located in the small town of Hazard, and has three bureaus and serves more than 25 counties. WYMT provides award-winning local news, weather, and sports coverage. WYMT.com is the region's most powerful digital platform. WYMT is involved and dedicated to the local communities we serve, participating in numerous charities and causes.

A second channel, Heroes & Icons (H&I), allows WYMT to offer even more local programming, including dozens of live high school and college football and basketball games each year. The WYMT/Food City Mountain Basketball Classic has generated more than four and a half million dollars for local students and schools. WYMT has a proven record of turning out solid journalists capable of moving up in the ranks. Several anchors and producers have moved on to Top 20 markets in the last couple of years.

You can enjoy all four seasons … from snow-covered mountains in the winter to blooming dogwoods in the spring. With miles of trails and lakes, it is a popular destination for outdoor recreation, hunting, and fishing. The people of Appalachia are full of pride in their home and culture, and some of the most welcoming you will find. We have a strong work ethic and are always willing to help our neighbors. You will certainly find a ''mountain family'' atmosphere at WYMT.

Job Summary/Description:

WYMT is looking for a reporter to join our expanding morning news team. This position will perform daily live shots, breaking news coverage, as well as fill-in anchor for the morning newscast. This position is fast paced with tight deadlines and requires someone who can think on their feet. We are looking for a great storyteller. You must have the desire and ability to uncover unique, enterprising stories, and tell those stories in an engaging presentation.

WYMT has a proven record of turning out solid journalists capable of moving up the ranks quickly. We have several reporters and producers working in Top 20 markets and higher. We work hard and have fun! Great station! Great company!

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• The ideal candidate has the potential and drive to fill-in anchor, when needed.
• You will work with the News Director and Morning EP on daily story selection and setup for
your morning live shots.
• Write and post copy daily on all digital platforms, social media, news apps, and OTT channels
as new information is learned.
• Report live for morning newscast daily – excellent live skills in day-to-day and
breaking news coverage.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), proven news judgement, ethics, and
integrity.
• Strong work ethic, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Must be able to work quickly, make deadlines, multi-task and show composure, especially
during breaking news.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements:
• Degree in broadcast journalism or one year news experience.
• Print journalists are encouraged to apply.

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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r0z711-3-15-219-217-42 in your application.