News Anchor

Job Description

News Anchor - WBTV

NEWS ANCHOR (MORNING) - WBTV
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 WBTV:
WBTV was the first television station to sign on in the Carolinas and is considered the ''most trustworthy source of news and information'' in the area according to research. WBTV First Alert Weather is the certified most accurate forecast for the market as measured by WeatheRate. Being ''On Your Side'' for viewers, clients and the community is the guiding principle of WBTV and helps drive its award-winning newscasts and quality local journalism. Visit www.wbtv.com to learn more.
Job Summary/Description:
WBTV is searching for a morning news anchor (M- F) who embodies passion, drive, and a commitment to excellence across all levels. This position requires a true leader not afraid to take chances and excel. This person is adept at anchoring breaking news, field-anchoring when necessary, and enterprising community-centered stories. As a WBTV anchor, you must excel at developing sources and cultivating relationships in the greater Charlotte community. We are looking for a journalist who is determined to help our station win on every platform, every single day.
In addition to the anchor role, this person is a leader and team player across the newsroom and beyond. We're searching for someone who can see an ''On Your Side'' story, whereas others may only see surface-level coverage. In short, we're looking for a strong journalist who can lead and inspire others to supercharge our brand.
Please note - primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the information listed above
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Three years minimum experience in a television newsroom or digital workplace.
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)
WBTV-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.
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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-qk36j1-18-191-82-216-42 in your application.