NEWS ANCHOR (MORNING) - WFIE
Gray Television, Inc., Evansville, Indiana, United States, 47725
WFIE-Station-Evansville, IN
1115 Mount Auburn Rd.
Evansville, IN 47720, USA
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 US 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 45 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.
About WFIE: 14 News, the Tri-State's News and Weather Leader and NBC affiliate, is the dominant #1 news team on all platforms in Evansville, Indiana (DMA 109). We go where the news is--covering stories in southwestern Indiana, southeastern Illinois, and western Kentucky on air, online, and streaming.
Job Summary: 14 News, the award-winning, dominant #1 station in Evansville, Indiana, is seeking a strong candidate to co-anchor our weekday morning newscast. We are looking for an aggressive anchor who is passionate about covering local news and weather. The ideal candidate should be an energetic “morning person” who can give viewers something to look forward to in the mornings. We need someone who can solo-anchor when necessary for several hours. We seek an anchor who will be involved in the day-to-day operations of the newsroom, provide content through our streaming platforms, and come up with energetic ideas to editorial meetings.
Responsibilities:
Anchoring at least 2.5 hours of news a day, as well as consistent streaming hits as assigned
Serving in a leadership role, assisting in overnight editorial decisions
Collaborating and assisting show producers with the acquisition, treatment, and writing of news content
Researching, gathering, writing, and editing news stories for on-air and online
Writing in a clear, concise, conversational manner
Possessing excellent interview and conversational writing/presentation skills
Reporting “live” on the scene during breaking news or weather
Report on special projects as assigned
Developing and maintaining sources of information
Demonstrating sound news judgment
Mentoring other Team members
Utilizing non-linear editing equipment
Participating in story selection meetings
Attending/hosting/speaking at schools and community events
Posting and regularly updating stories and other material on the web and social media
Occasionally shoot stories for newscasts
Following clothing and appearance guidelines set by news management
Learning a broad and working knowledge of the viewing area, including people, places, things, and history
Performing other job-related duties as assigned
Meeting tight deadlines and working well under pressure
Maintaining professional and ethical conduct in the station and in the community
Maintaining a positive work atmosphere
Staying current with national and local news/weather
Qualifications:
2-3 years of experience as a television anchor
A bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field is preferred
Experience with ENPS and Edius editing is a plus
Ability to shoot and edit videos, write scripts, and effectively communicate live on-air
Present information in a fair, unbiased manner
Additional Information: 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.
WFIE-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company
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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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 US 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 45 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.
About WFIE: 14 News, the Tri-State's News and Weather Leader and NBC affiliate, is the dominant #1 news team on all platforms in Evansville, Indiana (DMA 109). We go where the news is--covering stories in southwestern Indiana, southeastern Illinois, and western Kentucky on air, online, and streaming.
Job Summary: 14 News, the award-winning, dominant #1 station in Evansville, Indiana, is seeking a strong candidate to co-anchor our weekday morning newscast. We are looking for an aggressive anchor who is passionate about covering local news and weather. The ideal candidate should be an energetic “morning person” who can give viewers something to look forward to in the mornings. We need someone who can solo-anchor when necessary for several hours. We seek an anchor who will be involved in the day-to-day operations of the newsroom, provide content through our streaming platforms, and come up with energetic ideas to editorial meetings.
Responsibilities:
Anchoring at least 2.5 hours of news a day, as well as consistent streaming hits as assigned
Serving in a leadership role, assisting in overnight editorial decisions
Collaborating and assisting show producers with the acquisition, treatment, and writing of news content
Researching, gathering, writing, and editing news stories for on-air and online
Writing in a clear, concise, conversational manner
Possessing excellent interview and conversational writing/presentation skills
Reporting “live” on the scene during breaking news or weather
Report on special projects as assigned
Developing and maintaining sources of information
Demonstrating sound news judgment
Mentoring other Team members
Utilizing non-linear editing equipment
Participating in story selection meetings
Attending/hosting/speaking at schools and community events
Posting and regularly updating stories and other material on the web and social media
Occasionally shoot stories for newscasts
Following clothing and appearance guidelines set by news management
Learning a broad and working knowledge of the viewing area, including people, places, things, and history
Performing other job-related duties as assigned
Meeting tight deadlines and working well under pressure
Maintaining professional and ethical conduct in the station and in the community
Maintaining a positive work atmosphere
Staying current with national and local news/weather
Qualifications:
2-3 years of experience as a television anchor
A bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field is preferred
Experience with ENPS and Edius editing is a plus
Ability to shoot and edit videos, write scripts, and effectively communicate live on-air
Present information in a fair, unbiased manner
Additional Information: 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.
WFIE-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company
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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