Morning News Anchor & Producer — Live & Breaking Coverage

Gray Media, Inc.; Bridgeport (WV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

WDTV is seeking a newsroom leader to anchor and produce daily newscasts, with a focus on breaking news and urgent delivery. The candidate should generate story ideas, collaborate with producers, and maintain an energetic on-air presence.

The ideal candidate thrives under pressure, communicates clearly with managers and staff, and demonstrates strong ethics and professionalism. Join Gray Media to inform the community of North Central West Virginia.

Qualifications

• Experience anchoring A.M. newscasts.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and maintain accuracy.
• Strong understanding of journalism ethics and legal issues.

Responsibilities

• Anchor all A.M. newscasts from 5:30-7 a.m., and assist in producing broadcasts and a streaming show.
• Obtain information and write breaking news stories for the website and the shows.
• Share breaking news to Facebook and the news app.

Skills

Anchoring

Newsroom leadership

Story generation

Breaking news

Multitasking under pressure

Communication skills

Job description

WDTV is seeking a newsroom leader to anchor and produce daily newscasts, with a focus on breaking news and urgent delivery. The candidate should generate story ideas, collaborate with producers, and maintain an energetic on-air presence.

The ideal candidate thrives under pressure, communicates clearly with managers and staff, and demonstrates strong ethics and professionalism. Join Gray Media to inform the community of North Central West Virginia.