Digital Lead AnchorMmj - Wwsb
Digital Lead AnchorMmj - Wwsb
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About Gray Media:
Gray Media or Gray is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta Georgia formally known as Gray Television Inc. The company is the nations largest owner of toprated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the toprated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or secondhighestrated television station as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 43 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media a fullservice digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Grays additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports Tupelo Media Group and PowerNation Studios and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.
About WWSB:
Live work and play in a very unique media market that so many vacationers call a top destination. WWSBTV is the ABC Television station serving Sarasota & Manatee Counties on the Suncoast of Southwest Florida. Beautiful postcardworthy views are bountiful and so are the opportunities to enjoy the Florida lifestyle. Yes the beaches are minutes away. So are some of the top attractions in Tampa Bay Orlando and South Florida. Youre a quick ride from some of the most popular theme parks and cruise ports. While visitors come and go our station and our newsroom are committed to serving the thousands upon thousands of people who call the Suncoast home. Youll find a special emphasis on covering news with a hyperlocal focus while embracing the best practices found in some of the regions top markets.
Job Summary/Description:
WWSBTV a Gray Media ABC affiliate in Sarasota is recruiting its next Weekend Anchor / MMJ. As a newsroom leader youll help innovate workflows in our digitalfirst newsroom by producing special content for the web and engaging viewers on our live streams long before the newscast begins.
WWSBTV Gray Medias ABC Affiliate in Sarasota is searching for a team leader to coordinate produce and deliver live digital and onair news coverage during weekend newscasts and be assigned lead stories as a best practices MMJ/Reporter during the week.
Were focused on delivering an upgraded customer experience and evolving the brand well beyond 2030. Working alongside producers youll help guide the editorial decisions and presentation on all platformsat a moments notice from our Newsroom Live Desk and during traditional news times from our Broadcast Studio.
Success is not about prompter reading nor is it about stacking a rundown with feed packages or tracking the weeks until you get your weekends free. The right candidate will thrive knowing theyre building something new from a role that seems very familiar but has evolved all the while owning the process dreaming big and tracking the results.
Of course this teammate should enjoy watching the news reading the paper and be glued to their feeds. S/He will be seamless writing for the eye and writing for the ear be quick to pick up the phone to work a story and possess the gravitas and poise to be a consistent helping hand for our loyal viewers.
If you are a selfstarter passionate about serving the community and take pride in being an innovator this could be a great fit!
NOTE: WWSBTV monitors and regularly covers extreme weather threats including strong Tropical Storms and Hurricanes. All journalists play a vital role in the ABC7 newsroom response helping connect viewers and digital users with lifesaving news and information. Safety is always our top priority and all teammates and management are required to be present at the station to serve our local community before during and after a storm.
Duties/Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Participate in editorial meetings and help guide decisionmaking
Track weekday story production and evaluate editorial upgrades for the weekend
Write copy for web publish stories online produce Live Reports from CTV/OTT Desk
Evaluate breaking news coverage opportunities
Anchor weekend newscasts
Assist with video editing producing and writing for weekend newscasts
Exhibit and embody strong journalism ethics at all times
Understand and implement copyright clearance protocols
write and edit traditional broadcast news stories using MMJ gear in the field
Create sustained urgency plans to grow coverage from newscast to newscast
Fill in weekday anchoring and special projects as assigned
Represent the station at community events
Be proficient in all MMJ Workflows including ENG Camera LiveU and Edius operations
Create and publish meaningful unique digital videos using platforms like Canva
Clip videos and write stories for the website and upgrade that content for digital enhancements including extended CTV and Live Desk production
Drive CTV adoption and engagement with news and marketing teams to create and promote exclusive CTV content on platforms like Roku Amazon Fire TV and Apple TV.
Organize and Leverage UserGenerated Content for broadcast and digital platforms.
Lead efforts to increase social referrals by developing engaging shareable content that drives users to WWSB platforms.
Seek counsel regularly from and assist other station leaders and journalists throughout Gray Media.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Bachelors degree in communications or related field preferred.
Two years of multiplatform reporting shooting and editing experience preferred.
Must have a valid drivers license and pass a drivers record check.
Ability to deliver news content in a clear and professional manner
Strong writing and communication skills
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
WWSBTV/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
