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NEWS ANCHOR/MMJ (W/END) - WTAP

NAB Leadership Foundation, Parkersburg, WV, USA

Pay: 60.000 - 80.000

Job type: Full Time


Job Summary
WTAP is looking for a full‑time Anchor and MMJ for its weekend newscasts. The successful candidate will produce and anchor weekend newscasts, report as MMJ three days a week, and handle posting news, weather and streaming video on our web channel. They must be responsible, self‑starter with lots of energy, and able to work well with the small team.

Duties and Responsibilities

Produce and anchor evening newscasts; report on weekends.

Report as MMJ three days a week.

Shoot and edit daily content for newscasts and digital.

Operate TVU, conducting live shots from the field.

Generate story ideas and build local contacts.

Work a flexible schedule depending on news events.

Maintain strong journalistic ethics, news judgment, and decision‑making.

Qualifications and Requirements

BS/BA in journalism, communications, or related field.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Strong professional social media skills.

Valid driver’s license and pass a driver’s record check.

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. 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 employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

WTAP‑TV/Gray Media is a drug‑free company.

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