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About Gray Television:
Gray Television is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.
We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.
About WBTV:
WBTV was the first television station to sign on in the Carolinas. WBTV is dedicated being ‘On Your Side’ in the community empowering viewers with award-winning newscasts and in-depth local journalism. WBTV is in the Charlotte DMA and broadcasts to a viewing area made up of 22 counties within North Carolina and South Carolina. WBTV First Alert Weather is the area’s only certified most accurate forecast for eight years.
Job Summary/Description:
WBTV is looking for a dynamic evening anchor with exceptional communication skills. The ideal candidate will be adept at anchoring breaking news and enterprising community-centered stories. Anchors at WBTV are leaders. As an anchor, you must excel at developing sources and cultivating relationships in the greater Charlotte community. We are looking for a journalist who is determined to help our station win on every platform, every single day.
Duties/Responsibilities include (but not limited to):
- Co-anchor evening newscasts Monday-Friday
- Develop lead story ideas and contribute daily to content decisions
- Report on special projects as assigned
- Own big stories by developing contacts and help enterprise community stories
- Conduct live interviews and anchor continuous coverage
- Strong fact-checking skills and copy-editing ability
- Contribute stories to all platforms – streaming, website, and social media
- Represent the station in the community and for various promotional events
- Delivers unscripted breaking news coverage and special event coverage to the community at large
- Writes stories, teases, and other important content to contribute to the overall quality of the newscasts
- Helps evaluate leads and tips in order to develop story ideas
- Covers news in the field when necessary
Qualifications/Requirements:
- At least 8 years of experience as a NEWS ANCHOR
- Previous experience working in a top 25 market and in a fast-paced environment is preferred
- Must be able to work quickly, meet deadlines, multi-task and show composure, especially during high-pressure breaking news situations
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- This position requires exceptional news judgment, strong work ethic, and a team-oriented approach to winning
- Understanding of and adherence to AP Style and broadcast writing
- MVR check required
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
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Gray Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus after the first workday.
