Weekend Anchor/Mmj - Witn
Weekend Anchor/Mmj - Witn
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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 WITN:
WITN News has been your Breaking News and Weather Authority for Eastern North Carolina for over 65 years. We produce 43.5 hours of news per week and deliver content on a 24/7 basis on our digital platforms. Were in the rapidly growing Greenville/New Bern/Washington DMA (100) with bureaus in New Bern and Jacksonville. We serve Beaufort Bertie Carteret Craven Duplin Greene Hyde Jones Lenoir Martin Onslow Pamlico Pitt Tyrell and Washington counties. WITN is the dominant station in the market. Not sure if youd want to make this your home We think youd love it. Check it out: Summary/Description:
Eastern Carolinas #1 news station WITN News is seeking a dynamic journalist for the role of anchor/MMJ. Are you a born storyteller Were looking for someone who lives for current events who enterprises hard news lead stories and consumes television news. The ideal candidate has a knack for communication a passion for storytelling and speaks the social media language. This position is for someone who loves finding great stories showcasing them and then telling them on air! The successful candidate must be organized driven creative and an active content creator. We are looking for a top-notch journalist who loves attacking breaking news and embraces a culture of urgency. Candidates must be able to learn and retain knowledge on complex processes and be able to manage their time to work successfully.
Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
Gather data and relevant information on local and national newsworthy events
Pitch create and present accurate fair unbiased news content as assigned
Provide news and information across multiple platforms and to present content both inside WITN studios and remotely
Be visible in the community and make appearances in the local DMA
Develop and maintain a network of news sources to create exclusive local news content
Stay current on both local and national news events
File public records requests when necessary for enterprise/investigative stories
Maintain all station-provided gear including but not limited to cameras cell phones tablets laptops vehicles and any other assigned gear
Understand the editing process and all technical aspects of Edius editing software
Use creative graphic and production techniques to enhance multimedia visual and audio storytelling
Work independently and use solid judgment on all stories images and sound that is used within a news story
Work under pressure in a rapidly changing news environment
Make decisions quickly and accurately
Work cross-functionally and cooperatively as a team member under tight deadlines
Contribute to and potentially lead projects within the team to continue to make our newsroom a world-class operation
Interact professionally and effectively with all internal WITN employees and external organizations
Qualifications/Requirements:
Strong verbal/written communications skills and knowledge of AP Style required
Ability to work well under pressure and with a diverse group of people required
Flexibility and on-the-spot problem-solving abilities required
Ability to balance the demands of both long- and short-term projects while meeting daily deadlines required
Bachelors degree in broadcast journalism or a related field
1-2 years newsroom and digital content producing experience preferred
Willingness to work flexible shifts and be on call required
Willingness to live and work in Greenville NC and surrounding area required
You MUST provide a link to your resume reel
MVR check will be run
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 (include demo reel)
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through theGray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
WITN-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
