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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. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency, and other media properties such as video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.
About WVLT WVLT is located in beautiful Knoxville, Tennessee. The station produces 58 hours of local news per week on its CBS and CW affiliates. Knoxville is the 60th largest television market in the country and offers a mix of culture, cuisine, employment, and advanced medical care, while maintaining a small-town feel.
Job Summary / Description WVLT-TV is seeking an energetic and engaging Digital, Broadcast, and First Alert Anchor to bring streaming, online, social media, and on-air coverage to an established First Alert brand in Knoxville, TN. This position combines digital, show, and First Alert Center anchoring. Responsibilities include anchoring streaming presentations, updating news stories, receiving and presenting breaking news, and assisting with digital streaming strategies.
Duties / 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.
Anchor and produce digital‑first updates, explainers, and special reports.
Coach and collaborate with reporting staff to present their stories on digital platforms.
Team with the newsroom to identify opportunities for unique digital video coverage.
Anchor the noon and 3:30 pm half‑hour news shows.
Anchor breaking news in the 4 pm, 5 pm, and 6 pm newscasts.
Generate, gather, and provide news and information in an 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 and error‑free reporting.
Work with Digital Content Producers to craft and maintain a station voice across all 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 / Requirements
Strong shooting and editing skills.
Teamwork skills and willingness to work hard.
Prioritizing researching lead story ideas daily.
Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field and proven track record of pursuing this career through internships and newsroom experience.
Additional Information WVLT-TV/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 non‑discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
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 our employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Application Details If you feel you’re qualified, visit https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, or type in the job title or station call letters to apply. Current employees can apply through the Gray‑TV UltiPro self‑service portal.
Employment Information Seniority level:
Entry level
Employment type:
Full‑time
Job function:
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries:
Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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DIGITAL NEWS ANCHOR - WVLT
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DIGITAL NEWS ANCHOR - WVLT
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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. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency, and other media properties such as video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.
About WVLT WVLT is located in beautiful Knoxville, Tennessee. The station produces 58 hours of local news per week on its CBS and CW affiliates. Knoxville is the 60th largest television market in the country and offers a mix of culture, cuisine, employment, and advanced medical care, while maintaining a small-town feel.
Job Summary / Description WVLT-TV is seeking an energetic and engaging Digital, Broadcast, and First Alert Anchor to bring streaming, online, social media, and on-air coverage to an established First Alert brand in Knoxville, TN. This position combines digital, show, and First Alert Center anchoring. Responsibilities include anchoring streaming presentations, updating news stories, receiving and presenting breaking news, and assisting with digital streaming strategies.
Duties / 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.
Anchor and produce digital‑first updates, explainers, and special reports.
Coach and collaborate with reporting staff to present their stories on digital platforms.
Team with the newsroom to identify opportunities for unique digital video coverage.
Anchor the noon and 3:30 pm half‑hour news shows.
Anchor breaking news in the 4 pm, 5 pm, and 6 pm newscasts.
Generate, gather, and provide news and information in an 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 and error‑free reporting.
Work with Digital Content Producers to craft and maintain a station voice across all 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 / Requirements
Strong shooting and editing skills.
Teamwork skills and willingness to work hard.
Prioritizing researching lead story ideas daily.
Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field and proven track record of pursuing this career through internships and newsroom experience.
Additional Information WVLT-TV/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 non‑discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
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 our employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Application Details If you feel you’re qualified, visit https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, or type in the job title or station call letters to apply. Current employees can apply through the Gray‑TV UltiPro self‑service portal.
Employment Information Seniority level:
Entry level
Employment type:
Full‑time
Job function:
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries:
Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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