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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 45 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 WBBJ:

WBBJ-TV is the local ABC CBS and ME TV station for West Tennessee. The Station is the number one source for news weather and sports within our coverage area. The Station is an ideal place for journalists to begin their careers with several of our former employees now working in large markets across the Country.

Job Summary/Description:

WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News in Jackson Tenn. is looking for an Anchor/Reporter to join the No. 1 AM Team in West Tennessee.

Our anchors connect with the viewers having an energetic approach to delivering the news. You will need a strong on-air presence the ability to carry the show when needed and to work well with your co-anchors to build a cohesive and enjoyable team to watch.

This is a great opportunity for a fill-in or weekend Anchor to move to a high-profile Monday-Friday position. It is also a good opportunity for a Sports Anchor to move into a News Anchor role.

As a Reporter you will need to be committed to owning the story as well as breaking news/severe weather coverage. This requires candidates to develop their own beats and sources. The candidate must be able to carry 40 pounds of gear and have a clean driving record.

Please note - primary job duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the information listed above

Qualifications/Requirements:

- A four-year degree in broadcast journalism communications or related fields is preferred.
- A positive attitude and strong work ethic are key to being the right candidate.

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)

WBBJ-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.