Digital Anchor/MMJ-WTOC

Category:
News

Position/Title:
Digital Anchor/MMJ-WTOC

Details:
DIGITAL ANCHOR/MMJ – WTOC
Job Category: News

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 WTOC:

WTOC-TV is the dominant #1 station in beautiful Savannah, GA, serving 17 counties in Southeast Georgia, known as the Coastal Empire, and three counties in the South Carolina low country. The station is the market leader, with a long history of award-winning journalism and dedicated service to the community.

Job Summary/Description:  

WTOC is searching for an experienced Anchor and MMJ to help lead our digital efforts across all platforms with tremendous story-telling abilities, advanced ad-libbing skills and clear communication abilities.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

– Pitching and researching enterprising stories geared towards a digital audience.
– Turning stories for digital consumption. Must be able to work as an MMJ. Some assignments will include a photographer.
– Working with management team on strategic planning of unique digital stories and series.
– Working with management team to create unique digital content surrounding large planned events or during breaking news situations.
– Works as a digital producer when needed.
– Ability to create, plan, and execute podcasts.
– Anchoring digital coverage of large events, news conferences, and both unscheduled and scheduled events on digital platforms.
– Ability to fill-in as an anchor on broadcast when needed.
– Ability to fill-in as an MMJ on broadcast when needed.

Qualifications/Requirements:

– Must have at least 2-3 years of experience working as an MMJ, Reporter, or Anchor in a TV newsroom outside of college, with more than 5 years of experience preferred.
– Must have previous anchoring experience.
– Must have a proven track record of strong ad-libbing skills during breaking news or other major events.
– Must have the ability to work well without constant supervision.
– Ability to shoot and turn stories on own.
– Creativity and time-management skills are a must.
– Previous knowledge of working an OTT/Streaming desk is a plus.
– Strong writing skills for both broadcast and digital platforms are required.

Qualified candidates that want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopening, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on “apply now”, upload your resume, cover letter and references

WTOC-TV/Gray Television Group, Inc. is a drug-free company

Additional Info:

Gray Television 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 Television 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, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Gray Television 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.

As a condition of employment, Gray Television will require that newly hired employees, whether part-time or full-time, be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus by the first workday to the extent permitted by applicable law unless you qualify for a medical or religious accommodation.  https://youtu.be/kurBg8MPoXs

Qualifications
Experience
Preferred

5 years: TV newsroom outside of college, with more than 5 years of experience preferred.

2-3 years: experience working as an MMJ, Reporter, or Anchor

Vacancy Type:
Full Time

Date Posted:
12/28/2022

Closing Date:
6/30/2023

City:
Savannah – 31405

State:
Georgia

Experience:
Preferred

5 years: TV newsroom outside of college, with more than 5 years of experience preferred.

2-3 years: experience working as an MMJ, Reporter, or Anchor

Requirements:
Must have a proven track record of strong ad-libbing skills during breaking news or other major events.
– Must have the ability to work well without constant supervision.
– Ability to shoot and turn stories on own.
– Creativity and time-management skills are a must.
– Previous knowledge of working an OTT/Streaming desk is a plus.
– Strong writing skills for both broadcast and digital platforms are required

Contact:
Interested applicants can, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in job title, station call letters, or click on “apply now”, we encourage you to upload your resume and cover letter

Apply Online URL:
https://gray.tv/careers

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