MMJ/ W/END ANCHOR - WNEM
Gray Local Media, Inc, Saginaw, MI, United States
About WNEM:
At WNEM, it is our job and inherent desire to be the best local television station in the Mid‑Michigan market and the #1 digital platform across the state, region, and the country. We are committed to the highest standards of excellence in our local news, entertainment, information, and public service programming. We have the top‑rated news station plus a broadcast website. We are a midsize market with the opportunity to grow. We are a self‑starting team driven for success with unique selling opportunities for a creative seller, built on honesty and integrity.
Job Summary/Description:
WNEM is recruiting for an exceptional Anchor/MMJ to join our team. The successful candidate will anchor weekend newscasts on a regular basis. The Anchor/MMJ researches, writes, reports, shoots video, and edits news material for television newscasts and all WNEM news platforms, including writing and posting daily on all digital platforms, including social media. This position coordinates with a team of multimedia producers to deliver compelling and promotable content. The Anchor/MMJ contributes live shots utilizing microwave, satellite, and other technology for feeding stories to the Content Center and represents WNEM in public in a professional and courteous manner.
Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
Serves as an anchor for weekend newscasts.
Presents content from the news set and live in the field at the scene of breaking news and special events.
Writes and copy‑edits news content for maximum viewer appeal, comprehension, impact, and clarity.
Delivers content in an energetic and compelling manner.
Displays leadership skills in support of news management goals and audience management strategies.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, or related field, or equivalent training and/or experience.
At least two years of experience in broadcast journalism.
Experience as a newscast anchor and lead story reporter preferred.
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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At WNEM, it is our job and inherent desire to be the best local television station in the Mid‑Michigan market and the #1 digital platform across the state, region, and the country. We are committed to the highest standards of excellence in our local news, entertainment, information, and public service programming. We have the top‑rated news station plus a broadcast website. We are a midsize market with the opportunity to grow. We are a self‑starting team driven for success with unique selling opportunities for a creative seller, built on honesty and integrity.
Job Summary/Description:
WNEM is recruiting for an exceptional Anchor/MMJ to join our team. The successful candidate will anchor weekend newscasts on a regular basis. The Anchor/MMJ researches, writes, reports, shoots video, and edits news material for television newscasts and all WNEM news platforms, including writing and posting daily on all digital platforms, including social media. This position coordinates with a team of multimedia producers to deliver compelling and promotable content. The Anchor/MMJ contributes live shots utilizing microwave, satellite, and other technology for feeding stories to the Content Center and represents WNEM in public in a professional and courteous manner.
Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
Serves as an anchor for weekend newscasts.
Presents content from the news set and live in the field at the scene of breaking news and special events.
Writes and copy‑edits news content for maximum viewer appeal, comprehension, impact, and clarity.
Delivers content in an energetic and compelling manner.
Displays leadership skills in support of news management goals and audience management strategies.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, or related field, or equivalent training and/or experience.
At least two years of experience in broadcast journalism.
Experience as a newscast anchor and lead story reporter preferred.
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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