News AnchorReporter - Wtvm
News AnchorReporter - Wtvm
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About Gray Media:
Gray Media is a leading media company that owns and operates highquality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.
We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.
About WTVM:
WTVMTV became the first television station on the air in Columbus Georgia on October 6 1953. WTVM continues to be the News Leader in the Columbus television market. The DMA stretches across the state line into portions of east Alabama and Auburn University. With a staff of 40 news professionals we broadcast more than 4 hours of news each day on WTVM and well as providing news for WXTX the areas FOX affiliate & WLTZ the areas NBC affiliate.
Job Summary/Description:
WTVMTV is searching for a skilled journalist to join our Columbus newsroom as an anchor/reporter. The chosen candidate will anchor the weekend evening news with ample fillin opportunities for weekday anchoring. The shift includes reporting three days out of the week. We are searching for an eager candidate who is looking to grow while contributing to the areas #1 news source.
Duties/Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
* Ability to tell complicated stories with liveability required
* Must possess a strong understanding of daily newscast content and work in conjunction with producers to develop a dynamic product
* Strong initiative attention to detail and advanced ethical decisionmaking skills required
* Present information in a fair unbiased manner
* Develop story ideas to present including digital components in morning/afternoon news meetings. Interview subjects and research facts for credibility
* Deliver content on social media and the web. Edit video and stories for broadcast
* Ability to anchor report go live field anchor and present onset debriefs when needed
* Produce and anchor newscasts as assigned
Qualifications/Requirements:
* Bachelors degree in journalism or related field
* Excellent time management skills and an ability to prioritize tasks and information under pressure are required
* Must be able to work independently and as part of a team
* Must have scheduling flexibility
If you feel youre qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to 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 theGrayTV UltiPro selfservice portal
WTVMTV/Gray Media is a drugfree company
Additional Info:
Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.
Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age genetic information disability or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Grays employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.
Employment Type
Full-Time
