News Anchor

Job Description

NEWS ANCHOR (MORNING) - WITN

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 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:

Eastern Carolina's #1 news station, WITN, is seeking a dynamic journalist to be a leader and morning anchor. We are looking for a journalist who is determined to help us win on every platform every day. It's a strong journalist who will share some of the biggest stories in our region and the state. It's an experienced anchor who can connect with the community to keep their finger on the pulse of news in Eastern Carolina. Having a strong social media presence is a must. If you want to be in a newsroom where you feel like your work is valued, where you will lead by example and coach young journalists as well as receive coaching and strong leadership, and where you will contribute to a stunningly beautiful and vibrant community, this is it!

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Anchor newscasts as assigned
• Anchor live events from our streaming desk
• Conduct live interviews
• Present news stories in a fair, unbiased manner, ensuring the information is accurate and of interest to viewers
• Use editorial judgment to help determine the content of the newscasts
• Work with producers and teams to create unique, fast-paced newscasts
• Write for the web and post daily on digital platforms including social media
• Develop story ideas to assist news-gathering efforts
• Develop contacts and sources in the community
• Mentor young field reporters, check/approve stories/scripts
• Turn occasional special reports for promotion

Qualifications/Requirements:
• Dynamic storytelling skills
• Polished delivery
• Ability to connect with viewers
• Good writing and video editing skills, knowledge of AP Style
• 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
• MVR 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#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)

WITN-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.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gq1j2m-18-118-28-160-42 in your application.