News Anchor/ Reporter (W/End) - Wfsb
News Anchor/ Reporter (W/End) - Wfsb
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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 WFSB:
WFSB-TV is Connecticuts News Leader. Eyewitness News creates the markets leading news and information programming across a myriad of digital platforms. WFSB Channel 3 Eyewitness News is everywhere. Were Connecticuts #1 source for the latest weather including Connecticuts only LIVE Doppler radar breaking news traffic and all the info you need to make it through your day.
Job Summary/Description:
WFSB is looking for an experienced Anchor/Reporter to join the award-winning Eyewitness News team. The successful candidate will anchor weekend evening news on air and across digital and social platforms will perform general assignment reporter duties during the week and fill-in weekday anchoring as needed.
Anchor and report as assigned. Actively engage with audiences on social and digital channels. Generate hard news enterprise stories. Attend community events.
Anchor weekend evening news on air and across digital and social platforms. General assignment reporter during the week. Fill in weekday anchoring as needed.
Anchor and report as assigned. Actively engage with audiences on social and digital channels. Generate hard news enterprise stories. Attend community events.
*** Please note the primary job responsibilities include but are not limited to the duties listed above ***
Qualifications/Requirements:
Education - Bachelors degree in Broadcast Journalism Communications or a related field or equivalent professional experience
Experience - 3-5 years of experience as an anchor and reporter
Specific Knowledge Skills and Abilities :
- Experience using Avid internet production tools and iNews is a plus.
- Ability to work a flexible work schedule and work as a member of a team.
- Must possess an advanced understanding of newscast presentation.
- Must possess excellent writing and graphics skills with the ability to provide an interesting and substantive product.
- Must be results-oriented.
- Ability to focus on coordination of daily and long-range segments from first contact to on-air product. Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work in a creative fast-paced environment.
- Ability to make quick decisions without losing composure.
- Must be able to manage multiple projects and assignments simultaneously.
- Previous experience with script writing and editorial experience preferred.
- % Travel Required (Approximate): 10 %
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 onapply now upload a resume cover letter and references
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
WFSB-TV/Gray Media Inc. 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
