Daybreak Anchor Wtoc
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Job Location:
Savannah, GA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
18 hours ago
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.
About WTOC:
WTOC is located in beautiful historic Savannah GA which was recently named the third-best city in the U.S. by Travel and Leisure. WTOC has been the market leader for 70 years. The station excels in creating effective commercials for our advertising clients. We also create promotional campaigns for our #1 News programs that inform and engage the viewer. WTOC 11 is the number one news source in beautiful historic Savannah Georgia which was named the third-best city in the U.S. by Travel and Leisure. As Savannahs first TV station WTOCs community roots run deep; the call letters stand for Welcome To Our City.
Job Summary/Description:
WTOC is looking for a genuine morning person to anchor THE News at Daybreak! This role is all about energy urgency and connection. Daybreak prepares viewers for whats ahead informs them of what happened overnight and takes them to breaking news where its happening. This is a high-profile position at our station anchoring the #1 morning show in the Savannah market. If early alarms dont bother you then apply now!
Duties/Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
The right candidate for this role will:
- Anchor compelling and engaging morning newscasts connecting with our audience and setting the tone for their day.
- Develop updates for network cut-ins and digital newscasts post 7 a.m.
- Collaborate closely with producers reporters and the weather team to craft dynamic and informative broadcasts.
- Contribute to story development and editorial decisions ensuring accuracy fairness and relevance.
- Make strong connections in our communities developing sources for stories and relationships for station initiatives.
- Turn compelling enterprising content for other newscasts on a regular basis as a working journalist in our newsroom.
- Manage their time efficiently and effectively.
- Field anchor as necessary when large news events happen in our market.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- A college degree in journalism or broadcasting is preferred but not required.
- A minimum of three years of anchoring experience at a television station.
- Strong writing skills in both broadcast and AP styles.
- Solid news judgment and a commitment to journalistic ethics and accuracy.
- Strong work ethic organizational and leadership skills. Must be able to work quickly meet deadlines multitask and show composure especially during breaking news.
- Proficient in editing video and working knowledge of how to use a camera or shoot an interview.
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)
WTOC-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.
Key Skills
- Time Management
- Data Analytics
- Guest Relations
- Hospitality Management
- Public Relations
- Social Networking
- Communication
- Data Management
- Guest Services
- Relationship Management
- Social Media Management
- Data Analysis
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
