News Anchor

Job Description

NEWS ANCHOR (MORNING) - WAGM

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 WAGM:

WAGM is a CBS and FOX affiliate, with the #1 rated 6PM News in the Nation! Bordering Canada to the north, east, and west. We serve Aroostook County, an area larger than the state of Rhode Island and Connecticut combined. Here it is known simply as ''The County''. Enjoy the way life should be, here in the country. With its natural beauty; all four seasons offer new opportunities, from water sports on our numerous lakes, hiking and camping in Aroostook State Park, skiing Big Rock Mountain, or ATVing and snowmobiling our 2300 miles of groomed trails.

Job Summary/Description:

WAGM is looking for a primary MORNING newscast anchor who will be responsible for dayside MMJ duties.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Deliver on-air news events in an engaging, exciting, and accurate manner
• Use editorial judgment to help determine the content of the newscasts
• Produce and create unique, fast-paced newscasts
• Use social media to determine the content of newscasts and highlight big social stories
• Use creative production techniques such as graphics and new forms of media (viewer pictures, webcam interviews, etc.) to enhance newscasts and stories
• Write for the web and post daily on all digital platforms including social media and attach images and streaming video
• Interview news subjects and research for facts and credibility
• Perform other tasks as required by the supervisor or executive producer
• Deliver unscripted breaking news coverage and special event coverage to the community at large
• Collaborate with management in the development of broadcast content such as newscasts, promotions, and teases
• Receive assignments and evaluate leads and tips in order to develop story ideas
• Covers news in the field to generate, produce, and deliver high-profile special reports
• Edit video for broadcasts and the web
• Participate in community events and make public appearances on behalf of the station as assigned
• All other duties assigned by management

Qualifications/Requirements:
• Degree in broadcast journalism or three years experience

Interested applicants can go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on ''apply now'', upload your cover letter, resume, and references.

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

WAGM-TV/Gray Media Group, 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-rnqy8o-18-188-92-227-42 in your application.