News Anchor (Evening) Senior Reporter Wibw
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Job Location:
Topeka, KS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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.
Job Summary/Description:
Do you love connecting with people on-air and in the community Do you like to mentor young journalists while also turning your own good stories Are you looking for a supportive environment in a Capital City Wed love to have you join our team! WIBW-TV the top-rated station in northeast Kansas is looking for an experienced co-anchor to lead Monday through Friday afternoon and evening newscasts. This person would also be responsible for reporting general news and enterprise stories and special projects. The select candidate should be a newsroom leader and team player who looks to go beyond the desk. The candidate should thrive in breaking news situations and be able to engage with viewers on-air and online.
Duties/Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Candidate must be a good writer who can understand complex stories
Candidate must have the ability in live news reporting
Contribute to digital platforms
Anchor newscasts as assigned
Contribute to the newscast production
Qualifications/Requirements:
Minimum of 2 years anchoring
College degree or equivalent job experience in a journalism-related field
Leadership skills
Exceptional news judgment
Professional knowledge of news operations
Must be able to work quickly meet deadlines multitask and show composure
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Understanding of and adherence to AP Style and broadcast writing
Willingness to work a flexible schedule including representing the station at community events
* Resume should include a link to a video 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)
WIBW-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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Photography
- Video Editing
- Filming
- Interviewing
- AP Style
- Computer Literacy
- Research Experience
- Journalism
- Social Media Management
- Wordpress
- Video production
- Writing Skills
About Company
Gray Television, Inc. (NYSE: GTN and GTN.A) owns and/or operates over 100 television stations across 56 television markets that collectively broadcast more than 200 program streams including 103 channels affiliated with the CBS Network, the NBC Network, the ABC Network and the FOX Net ... View more
