Anchor/MMJ (W/End - PM)

Auburn Chamber of Commerce; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

WTVM-TV/Gray Media is seeking a journalist to join the Columbus newsroom as an anchor/reporter for weekend and fill-in weekday anchoring. The role includes reporting three days a week and working to grow with the area's #1 news source.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in journalism, strong time management, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team while maintaining scheduling flexibility. This is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an entry-level posting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field.
• Excellent time management and ability to prioritize under pressure.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must have scheduling flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Anchor, report, go live, field anchor, and present onset debriefs when needed.
• Produce and anchor newscasts as assigned.
• Develop story ideas and research facts for credibility for morning/afternoon meetings.
• Edit video and stories for broadcast and deliver content on social media and web.

Skills

Journalism

Live reporting

Storytelling

Video editing

Social media

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism

Tools

Video editing software

Broadcast equipment

Job description

WTVM-TV is searching for a skilled journalist to join our Columbus newsroom as an anchor/reporter. The chosen candidate will anchor the weekend evening news with ample fill-in opportunities for weekday anchoring. The shift includes reporting three days a week. We are seeking an eager candidate who is looking to grow while contributing to the area's #1 news source.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• * Ability to tell complicated stories with "live ability" required
• * Must possess a strong understanding of daily newscast content and work in conjunction with producers to develop a dynamic product
• * Strong initiative, attention to detail, and advanced ethical decision-making skills required
• * Present information in a fair, unbiased manner
• * Develop story ideas to present, including digital components in morning/afternoon news meeting. Interview subjects and research facts for credibility
• * Deliver content on social media and web. Edit video and stories for broadcast
• * Ability to anchor, report, go live, field anchor, and present onset debriefs when needed
• * Produce and anchor newscasts as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

• * Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field
• * Excellent time management skills and an ability to prioritize tasks and information under pressure are required
• * Must be able to work independently and as part of a team
• * Must have scheduling flexibility

WTVM-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 genetics. In 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 Gray’s employees' ability to perform their job duties may result in discipline, up to and including discharge.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

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Additional Info

Intern Posting : Full-Time

Experience Level : Entry Level