News Anchor (Evening) - Wtvy
News Anchor (Evening) - Wtvy
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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 top-rated 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 top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated 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 full-service 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 WTVY:
WTVY News 4 is the #1 local media organization producing news weather and original content for the Wiregrass region of Alabama Florida and Georgia. Located in downtown Dothan AL WTVY has been the areas favorite local broadcaster since 1955. News 4 takes pride in our winning culture and reputation as the Hometown News Leader. Leadership is about more than being the most popular. Come see how were embracing our responsibilities to promote prosperity in the Wiregrass for all. Experience the energy of Dothans impressive economic growth while still enjoying a very comfortable cost of living.
Job Summary/Description:
Your Hometown News Leader is looking to hire a dynamic experienced journalist for an early news/evening position. This position is ideal for an experienced anchor or talented reporter looking for a new challenge. This position centers around delivering compelling stories to communities in Alabama Georgia and Florida but it also comes with unique opportunities to grow as an anchor team leader and journalist. This is not an entry-level position. The ability to work on tight deadlines calmly relay breaking news and have strong writing skills are essential. Shooting writing and editing as well as strong social media skills are required.
Duties/Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Present unbiased stories in a clear engaging and meaningful way
- Understand our DMA key target audiences and where they live
- Mentor and give storytelling feedback to new producers and MMJ hires
- Find pitch and develop stories pertinent to the Wiregrass
- Research and verify news tips employing critical thinking skills that dig beyond the press release
- Contribute to editorial meetings and guide content decisions for product platforms
- Produce promotable bi-weekly content and special projects as assigned
- Create content for all digital platforms including OTT
- Engage with the community through attendance and participation in local events
- Work with a sense of immediacy independently and as a team
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in journalism or related field
- Writing Examples
- MMJ or Anchor Reel
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 theGray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
WTVY-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free 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 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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
