News Anchor - Local News Live

Job Description

NEWS ANCHOR - LOCAL NEWS LIVE (Gray Media Group)

About Gray Media:

Gray Media is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.

We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.

About LOCAL NEWS LIVE (LNL):

LOCAL NEWS LIVE - (LNL) is Gray TV's 24/7 national news network. It provides live coverage from Gray's 113 markets, allowing viewers to watch stories from across the country on one platform. Watch national coverage of the day's top stories and get a local perspective from journalists who live in the communities they cover.

Job Summary/Description:

LOCAL NEWS LIVE - (LNL) is hiring for an anchor to host on our 24/7 live national news network. LNL's ideal candidate has a passion for journalism, a strong background in storytelling, and a desire to dominate live, breaking news coverage as well as the big stories of the day across the country. LOCAL NEWS LIVE is seeking an anchor who can think on their feet, thrive on what's happening at the moment, and embrace a startup culture.

The successful candidate will be responsible for (but not limited to):
- Anchor breaking news coverage, live events, and newscasts.
- Proven ability to present the news unscripted.
- Write headlines and scripts to contribute to contribute to the overall quality of the channel.
- Prepare, and execute strong live interviews and conversations with newsmakers and
- guests through research and knowledge of topics at hand and be involved in the booking process.
- Collaborate with producers to develop and deliver compelling news coverage.
- Process constantly changing information for presentation in a non-scripted live environment.
- Assist producers with newsgathering, preparation for live events, and procuring resources.

Qualifications/Requirements:
- BS/BA in journalism, communications, or related field preferred.
- Three or more years as a news anchor at a TV station.
- Previous experience working in a fast-paced environment requires strict deadlines and a focus on collaboration on teamwork.
- Familiarity with ENPS, Edius, BitCentral, and digital content management systems.
- Skilled communicator, capable of speaking to a diverse audience and conveying messages effectively.

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)

LOCAL NEWS LIVE (LNL)/Gray Media, Inc. is a drug-free company

Gray Media encourages all new employees to vaccinate against the coronavirus before the first workday fully.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rnq353-18-217-80-88-42 in your application.