NEWS ANCHOR/ REPORTER - WANF

Gray Television; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlanta News First is seeking an energetic anchor to join its dynamic news team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in journalism, a passion for storytelling, and the ability to connect with the community. This role involves anchoring newscasts, generating engaging content, and actively engaging with the editorial process, contributing to the station's reputation and community service efforts.

Qualifications

• 5 years experience as on-air reporter or MMJ.
• 3 years experience as anchor.
• Ability to report live in the field.

Responsibilities

• Anchor newscasts on-air and on digital platforms.
• Create compelling content for various platforms.
• Field anchor as assigned.

Skills

Outstanding writing

Communication

Time-management

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in journalism or related field

Job description

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 nation's 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. Gray's 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 WANF:

Atlanta News First has served Atlanta communities for more than 50 years with local news, weather, sports, and entertainment. WANF, WPCH (CW), and PSN (Peachtree Sports Network) are owned by Gray Television, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Would you like to work in the #6 market in a city with a thriving economy and a vibrant culture? WANF and WPCH provide the community with award-winning local news coverage, dedicated community service, and effective marketing solutions for area businesses. Come to Atlanta for the opportunity. The energy. The chance to dream where there's space to contribute. Where creatives, universities, entrepreneurs, and the world's biggest brands intersect. Atlanta has a unique culture all its own with a young population, a bustling city center packed with urban parks and amenities, and famously walkable neighborhoods.

Job Summary/Description:

Atlanta News First (WANF) is looking for an energetic, engaging anchor to join our growing news team. This is a great opportunity for an experienced journalist who connects with the community and tells meaningful stories.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

- Anchor newscasts on-air and on digital platforms
- Create compelling content for broadcast, streaming, digital, and social platforms daily
- Generate enterprise story ideas/ franchise content
- Be a leader in the newsroom by actively engaging in the editorial process
- Develop a strong network of sources in the community
- Participate in community events on behalf of the station
- Field anchor as assigned
- Report live in the field as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

- A degree in journalism or a related field is preferred
- Minimum 5 years of experience as an on-air reporter or MMJ
- Minimum 3 years of experience as an anchor
- Previous experience as a producer, assignment editor, or other newsroom experience is a plus
- Medium/ large market experience preferred
- Must be actively reporting (packages and liveshots) at least weekly
- Outstanding writing, communication, time-management, and organizational skills
- Must provide a link to recent examples of reporting and anchoring

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings , 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 the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

WANF-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

AdditionalInfo:

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 the ability of Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.

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