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NEWS ANCHOR/REPORTER (DAYSIDE) - WCTV

Gray Television, Inc., Tallahassee, Florida, us, 32318

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About WCTV WCTV is the dominant #1 CBS Affiliate in Tallahassee, with a coverage area of about 19 counties in North Florida and South Georgia. We are a well-established newsroom, where rising talent has an opportunity to learn from and grow with experienced anchors and reporters. The expectations are high in our newsroom. As the leader in the market, our work has never been more important. The right candidate can expect to cover everything from breaking news to severe weather, major political headlines, and heartfelt features for our broadcasts and streaming newscasts.

Job Summary/Description:

The #1 CBS affiliate in Florida's capital city has a rare opening for a primary morning anchor to join the team that leads the best news coverage in the region. The right candidate is a seasoned newsroom leader, an eager coach and mentor, a talented storyteller, and possesses a heart for community service projects.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

Anchor morning and midday newscasts

Help develop ideas and concepts for streaming opportunities and digital coverage

Work closely with co-anchors and producers to ensure story selection and quality of broadcast are clean, compelling, and consistent

Demonstrate ability to connect with viewers and the community both on and off the desk

Generate story/segment ideas

Contribute content to digital platforms as assigned

Build local contacts and relationships

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

Minimum 3 years anchoring and reporting in a commercial newsroom

Non-linear editing experience

Degree in journalism

A valid driver's license, good driving record, and proof of insurability

*Candidates with fewer than 3 years of relevant experience will not be considered*

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.

WCTV-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company.

Additional Info:

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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