News Anchor/MMJ W/End AM

Auburn Chamber; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

WTVM-TV/Gray Media is seeking a skilled journalist to join the Columbus newsroom as an anchor/reporter. The chosen candidate will anchor the weekend morning news with fill-in opportunities for weekday anchoring, and will report on weekdays three days a week.

This role supports the area's #1 news source while growing with the team. The successful candidate will produce and anchor newscasts, develop story ideas, interview subjects, and research facts for credibility, while presenting information

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Anchor and report for weekend morning news with fill-in opportunities for weekday anchoring.
• Develop story ideas for morning/afternoon meetings, interview subjects and research facts for credibility.
• Deliver content on social media and web; edit video and stories for broadcast.
• Anchor, report, go live, field anchor, and present on-set debriefs when needed.
• Produce and anchor newscasts as assigned.

Skills

Time management

Teamwork

Schedule flexibility

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field

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 morning news with ample fill-in opportunities for weekday anchoring. The shift includes reporting on weekdays three days a week. We are searching for 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:

• 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 on-set 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Additional Info

Intern Posting : Full-Time

Experience Level : Entry Level