What are the responsibilities and job description for the NEWS ANCHOR/MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST (W/END) - WVVA position at Gray Local Media, Inc?
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 WVVA:
Imagine living in the "Nature’s Air-Conditioned City" of Bluefield, WV, nestled amidst the majestic Appalachian Mountains! WVVA isn't just a station; it's your gateway to adventure. We're centrally located to major markets and surrounded by a playground of world-class white-water rafting, thousands of miles of breathtaking hiking trails, exhilarating skiing, and so much more. We don't just work here; we LOVE living here!
Job Summary/Description:
Are you a storytelling powerhouse with a passion for news and a flair for the dramatic (in a good way, of course!)? Do you dream of captivating audiences, breaking news, and exploring the vibrant heart of a community?
Then buckle up, because WVVA in Bluefield, WV, a Gray Local Media station, is looking for an extraordinary Anchor/Multimedia Journalist to ignite our weekend newscasts!
This isn't just any anchor role; it's an adventure! We're searching for an energetic, enthusiastic, and eagle-eyed journalist to lead our weekend news team and bring the pulse of our community to life three days a week across all platforms. If you have a nose for news, razor-sharp editorial judgment, and thrive when the pressure is on, you might just be our next star!
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Command the weekend newscasts with charisma and credibility.
• Become a producing pro, helping to craft compelling shows.
• Uphold the highest journalistic ethics, making split-second, sound news judgments.
• Be a communication wizard, connecting seamlessly with viewers and colleagues.
• Forge strong community ties, developing sources and pitching electrifying story ideas daily.
• Become a one-person news-gathering machine: shoot, write, and edit breathtaking coverage for every platform.
• Own the screen, appearing on air and orchestrating dynamic live shots.
• Conquer the digital realm: use social media to discover, develop, and deliver stories that spark audience engagement.
• Master the art of deadlines and prioritize like a pro.
Qualifications/Requirements:
• A bachelor’s degree in communications or a related field is preferred.
• Two years of multi-platform reporting, shooting, and editing experience preferred.
• A valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE
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)
WVVA-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.
