NEWS ANCHOR/REPORTER (W/END-AM) - WBTV at Gray Media

About Gray Media:

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 43 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 WBTV:

WBTV was the first television station to sign on in the Carolinas and is considered the "most trustworthy source of news and information" in the area, according to research. Being“On Your Side” for viewers, clients, and the community is the guiding principle of WBTV and helps drive its award-winning newscasts and quality local journalism. Visit www.wbtv.com to learn more.

Job Summary/Description:

WBTV is searching for a weekend morning anchor who embodies passion, drive, and a commitment to excellence at the premier legacy station in the Carolinas. This person will also understand accountability storytelling, embody a breaking news mindset, and have a drive to succeed across all platforms in a streaming environment. In addition to AM weekend anchor duties, this candidate will also report three days per week and provide multi-platform content that includes streaming responsibilities.

The successful candidate will anchor the Saturday and Sunday AM newscast, as well as serve as a General Assignment reporter three days per week. This person will also be responsible for covering breaking news and pitching branded stories that fit under the "On Your Side" brand across all multi-platform levels of the operation. Additionally, the candidate will be a team player who knows how to collaborate across all levels of the storytelling spectrum.

Please note - the primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the information above.

Qualifications/Requirements:

- 5 or more years of minimum experience in a broadcast newsroom or digital newsgathering environment.
- WBTV is searching for a weekend anchor who can work in a fast-paced news gathering environment.
- This is not an entry-level position and requires a solid understanding of journalistic principles, as well as a multi-platform approach to story gathering.

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)

WBTV-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.