DIGITAL ANCHOR - WVIR Job at Gray Media in Charlottesville

DIGITAL ANCHOR - WVIR role at Gray Media

29News is seeking an energetic and engaging Digital Anchor to bring streaming, online, and social media coverage to an established number one audience in beautiful Charlottesville, Virginia. This position is a combination of digital anchoring/hosting and producing news on our streaming and social media platforms. The position includes anchoring streaming presentations from our digital desk, hosting videos on 29News.com and 29News social media platforms, and assisting in the development, planning, and execution of digital streaming strategies. Other duties will include updating news stories, images, video, and live content for our linear TV operation as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Go live on digital platforms during breaking news, severe weather, community events, planned programming, etc.
• Create short-form and long-form video stories for our website, app, streaming platforms, and social media sites using content gathered by reporters, as well as your unique content.
• Anchor and produce digital-first updates, explainers, and special reports
• Coach and collaborate with reporting staff to take advantage of the presentation of their stories on digital platforms
• Team with the newsroom to identify opportunities for unique digital video coverage
• Generate, gather, and provide news and information in the most accurate, appealing, timely, and creative way.
• Help update the station’s website and social media with news stories throughout the day.
• Maintain a high quality of content with accurate, error-free reporting.
• Work with Digital Content Producers to craft and maintain a station voice across platforms.
• Assist with the creation and implementation of digital strategies and projects that may span multiple weeks or months.
• Create digital assets, including video, photo galleries, live video streams, and other multimedia, to enhance stories.

Qualifications

• Strong shooting and editing skills are a must for this position.
• So too are teamwork skills and the willingness to work hard.
• The ability to dig up lead story ideas each day is also a priority.
• We are looking for an individual with a bachelor's degree in journalism or other related fields and a proven track record of working toward this career through internships and other newsroom experience.

Application Instructions

To apply, visit https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings and enter the job title or station call letters, or click “apply now”. Upload your resume, cover letter, and references. Current employees can apply through the Gray‑TV UltiPro self‑service portal.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Industries

• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution