News Anchor/ MMJ

Job Description

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 WITN:

WITN News has been Your Breaking News and Weather Authority for Eastern North Carolina for over 65 years. We produce 43.5 hours of news per week and deliver content on a 24/7 basis on our digital platforms. We're in the rapidly growing Greenville/New Bern/Washington DMA (100), with bureaus in New Bern and Jacksonville. We serve Beaufort, Bertie, Carteret, Craven, Duplin, Greene, Hyde, Jones, Lenoir, Martin, Onslow, Pamlico, Pitt, Tyrell, and Washington counties. WITN is the dominant station in the market. Not sure if you'd want to make this your home? We think you'd love it. Check it out: https://rb.gy/qbgl7p

Job Summary/Description:

We're looking for an anchor/MMJ who lives for current events – who enterprises hard news lead stories and consumes television news. The ideal candidate has a knack for communication, a passion for storytelling, and speaks the social media language. This position is for someone who loves finding great stories and then telling them on air!

Eastern Carolina's #1 news station, WITN News, is seeking a dynamic journalist for the role of anchor/MMJ. Are you a born storyteller? We're looking for someone who lives for current events – who enterprises hard news lead stories and consumes television news. The ideal candidate has a knack for communication, a passion for storytelling, and speaks the social media language. This position is for someone who loves finding great stories, showcasing them, and then telling them on air! The successful candidate must be organized, driven, creative, and an active content creator. We are looking for a top-notch journalist who loves attacking breaking news and embraces a culture of urgency. Candidates must be able to learn and retain knowledge of complex processes and be able to manage their time to work successfully.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but not limited to):
• Reporting for select newscasts
• Writing scripts and editing videos that help you tell a complete and effective story
• Making calls to gather important information about story tips to share online and on the air.
• Working with the meteorologist and production staff to cover the day's top news and weather stories
• Anchoring the show
• Monitoring and posting to digital platforms as news develops
• Responding urgently and appropriately to breaking and developing news
• Working under strict deadline pressure

Qualifications/Requirements:
• Good writing and video editing skills
• Good communication skills
• Solid news judgment
• A consistent track record of meeting deadlines
• Bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism or a related field
• Self-starter skills
• Knowledge of and ability to operate state-of-the-art television news equipment as well as content management systems and social media
• You MUST provide a link to your resume reel
• Pre-employment check will be run
• Familiarity with ENPS, Edius, TVU, Arc a plus

If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopening, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on ''apply now'', upload your resume, cover letter, and references (include demo reel)

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

WITN-TV/Gray Media. is a drug-free company

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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g6me1n-13-58-3-190-42 in your application.