News Anchor

Job Description

NEWS ANCHOR (EVENING) - WBTV

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 looking for a dynamic evening anchor with exceptional communication skills. The ideal candidate will be adept at anchoring breaking news and enterprising community-centered stories. Anchors at WBTV are leaders. As an 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.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but not limited to):
- Co-anchor evening newscasts Monday-Friday
- Develop lead story ideas and contribute daily to content decisions
- Report on special projects as assigned
- Own big stories by developing contacts and help enterprise community stories
- Conduct live interviews and anchor continuous coverage
- Strong fact-checking skills and copy-editing ability
- Contribute stories to all platforms – streaming, website, and social media
- Represent the station in the community and for various promotional events
- Delivers unscripted breaking news coverage and special event coverage to the community at large
- Writes stories, teases, and other important content to contribute to the overall quality of the newscasts
- Helps evaluate leads and tips in order to develop story ideas
- Covers news in the field when necessary

Qualifications/Requirements:
- At least 8 years of experience as a news anchor
- Previous experience working in a top 25 market and in a fast-paced environment is preferred
- Must be able to work quickly, meet deadlines, multi-task and show composure, especially during high-pressure breaking news situations
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- This position requires exceptional news judgment, strong work ethic, and a team-oriented approach to winning
- Understanding of and adherence to AP Style and broadcast writing
- MVR check required

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 Television, Inc. is a drug-free company

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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rv0m8j-3-148-236-97-42 in your application.