SPORTS ANCHOR/ MMJ (W/END) - WPTA Job at Gray Media in Fort Wayne
Gray Media, Fort Wayne, IN, United States, 46804
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 U.S. 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. Gray also owns Gray Digital Media, a full‑service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies, and additional media properties including video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.
About WPTA
WPTA TV is northeast Indiana’s most honored broadcaster. Our commitment to quality television has been recognized with multiple National Edward R. Murrow Awards, regional Emmy Awards, and the highest honors from the Indiana Broadcasters Association. The team produces 41 hours of news each week across ABC and NBC channels and is committed to local, in-depth special programming. WPTA is part of Gray Media, a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations across the United States.
Job Summary/Description
WPTA, 21Alive, Fort Wayne’s News Leader, is seeking a Weekend Sports Anchor/MMJ who is passionate about telling great stories. You’ll be part of a team that values mentorship and will work for a company that has extensive resources to help you grow as a reporter. You’ll cover breaking news and dig deeper into important stories, making great contacts and breaking big stories that impact our viewers. You will also contribute to 21Alive+, our digital platform.
Duties / Responsibilities
- Anchor weekend sports segments
- Report news during the week
- Develop contacts to break important stories
- Lean into your journalistic skills and curiosity to dig deeper into major issues
- Contribute content to 21Alive+
Qualifications / Requirements
- Comfortable delivery and the ability to connect with the audience
- Strong social media presence
- Ability to work with a dedicated team
- Four‒year college degree
Application Information
Apply by visiting 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 may apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self‑service portal.
Additional Information
Gray Media is a drug‑free company.
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. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Seniorities & Employment Details
- Seniority level: Entry level
- Employment type: Full‑time
- Job function: Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
- Industries: Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
- Location: Fort Wayne, IN
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