NEWS ANCHOR/MMJ (W/END-PM) - WBRC

Job Summary/Description:

WBRC is looking for an EXPERIENCED Anchor and MMJ. The successful candidate can generate their own story ideas and has a strong track record of enterprise reporting and covering live, breaking news as an MMJ.

We're looking for a team player who is an excellent communicator. The successful candidate is a born leader who can anchor, shoot, write, edit, and tell great stories. Ability to work under tight deadlines on a flexible schedule that includes weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Anchor weekend evening newscasts
- Develop stories and gather information by maintaining contact with sources
- Respond aggressively and quickly to breaking news
- Write news stories for newscasts and the web, and post to social media platforms
- Coordinate crews in the field and communicate updates to news staff and management
- Strong photography and non-linear editing skills
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Must have excellent verbal and written skills
- Must be able to work individually, and/or in a group setting
- Should show individual initiative and creativity in photography skills

Qualifications/Requirements:

- Three years of reporting experience required.
- Two years of anchoring experience required.
- Dynamic on-camera energy and delivery with the ability to ad-lib.
- Excellent writing, packaging, and live skills.
- Solid news judgment.
- Must be able to report in a broad range of styles with good on-air presentation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work under pressure.
- Familiarity with all distribution platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, the Internet, etc.
- A Bachelor`s Degree in Broadcast Journalism or equivalent is required.
- A valid driver`s license is required.

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to , 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 )

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