News Anchor

Job Description

News Anchor - WDBJ

About WDBJ:

WDBJ7, WZBJ and WDBJ7.com is a Gray owned dominant CBS affiliated media powerhouse in beautiful Roanoke, Virginia. Known as ''Your Hometown Station®'', WDBJ7 and WZBJ serve 26 counties across the Blue Ridge Mountain region and produces more than 55 hours of award-winning local news coverage, more than any of its competitors in the Roanoke/Lynchburg market.

Job Summary/Description:

The dominant #1 station in the 68th largest market in the country is looking for a journalist to anchor. We are looking for someone with a conversational delivery on the anchor desk who can also, write, shoot, edit and present compelling stories live. The ability to dig up interesting story ideas each day is an absolute MUST for this position. Creativity, a strong work ethic, and a passion for journalism are also crucial. If you have a strong desire to not only tell amazing stories, but also grow as a journalist and learn from your co-workers, then WDBJ7 could be the place for you. At least two years of experience working in a television newsroom is required. Prior anchoring experience is preferred. Applicants should apply at www.gray.tv/applynow and also email a resume.

Primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Arrive to the editorial meeting on-time at the start of your shift with at least two story ideas that could be produced for that day's newscasts
• Must assist with overall content of news stories within newscasts. Expected to bring innovative story ideas to editorial meetings and contribute to overall goal and direction of the station. Willing to field report stories as directed.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours and possess the ability to work well with co-workers. Performs other duties as assigned to general assignment reporter.
• Develops, investigates, writes, reports and edits stories of interest
• When assigned a laptop write and post a Web story in the car on the way back to the station.
• Edit packages using Grass Valley system
• Follow clothing and appearance guidelines.
• Ability to generate investigative stories using sources to dig deeper
• Responsible for working with producers to ensure story accuracy and to determine the best presentation of reports.
• Capable of enterprising exclusive stories of interest and importance to local viewers and carry out overall goals of the station.
• Perform creative and explanatory live shots and stand-ups.
• Writes and post website stories prior to airing of the television version
• Post at least one piece of additional content to the Web site each day
• Work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed
• Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:
• Must possess a strong understanding of daily newscast content and work in conjunction with producers to develop a dynamic product.
• Strong initiative, attention to detail, and advanced ethical decision-making skills required.
• Must possess excellent interview and conversational writing skills
• Excellent live reporting skills and strong on-camera presentation skills required
• Basic computer knowledge including newsroom software (such as ENPS or I-News,) Microsoft applications, and Internet use
• Ability to shoot and edit video with digital cameras
• Able to produce and post content to our websites
• Intermediate knowledge of social media
• Must be able to work independently with limited supervision
• Work well in a team environment
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and well under pressure
• Strong initiative and attention to detail is required

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'', we encourage you to upload your resume and cover letter

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r7j279-18-117-186-131-42 in your application.