ANCHOR/MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST (WEEKEND) - WVVA Job at Gray Television in Bluefiel

About Gray Media:

Gray Media 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 WVVA:

Nestled in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains in Nature’s Air-Conditioned City, Bluefield, WV, WVVA TV is centrally located in many major markets. The two Virginia’s are home to world-class white-water rafting, thousands of miles of hiking trails, skiing and so much more. We love living here!

Job Summary/Description:

WVVA in Bluefield, WV, a Gray Local Media station, is looking for our next Anchor/Multimedia Journalist (Wknd). If you’re a journalist looking for a position that includes an anchor role, this might be the opportunity you have been waiting for! We are seeking an energetic and enthusiastic journalist to anchor our weekend newscasts and tell the stories of our community three days per week. This candidate should have solid editorial judgement and excel in breaking news situations. We want journalists who search for stories and seek answers for our viewers. This position includes opportunity and training in all aspects of TV news, including anchoring and utilizing state-of-the-art technology. Prior producing experience is a plus.

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

1. Anchor weekend newscasts.
2. Assist in producing shows.
3. Strong journalistic ethics, news judgement and decision making.
4. Effective communicator with viewers and staff.
5. Develop sources and present and turn story ideas that resonate with our audience daily.
6. Shoot, write and edit compelling coverage for all platforms.
7. Appear on air and coordinate live shots.
8. Use digital and social media to find, develop, tell stories and engage the audience.
9. Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize assignments.

Qualifications/Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s degree in communications or related field preferred.
2. Two years of multi-platform reporting, shooting and editing experience preferred.
3. Must have valid driver’s license and pass driver's record check.

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.

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