Weekend News Anchor & Multiplatform Reporter

Gray Media, Inc.

Columbus, Northern (GA, KY)

Hybrid

USD 42,000 - 62,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

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. WTVM-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company, and equal employment opportunities are provided to all applicants, with

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

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.