What are the responsibilities and job description for the NEWS ANCHOR/REPORTER - WLOX position at Gray Local Media, Inc?
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 WLOX:
For more than 60 years, WLOX has been the place to get the news for South Mississippi. As both an ABC and CBS affiliate, we're proud to be the #1 and #2 stations in the market.
Our award-winning newsroom is committed to serving our community while growing the next generation of journalists.
Job Summary/Description:
WLOX is looking for an experienced journalist to join our team as an Anchor/Reporter. We're looking for a newsroom leader who is energized by breaking news, developing sources, and cultivating community relationships in South Mississippi.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Co-anchor morning newscasts Monday-Friday
- Present news in an urgent & active manner
- Conduct live interviews and anchor continuous coverage
- Help evaluate leads and tips in order to develop story ideas
- Contribute stories to all platforms – streaming, website, and social media
- Shoot, edit & write as a reporter on special reports
- Cover news in the field when necessary
- Represent the station in the community and for various promotional events
Qualifications/Requirements:
- 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, a strong work ethic, and a desire to work with a team
- A college degree or equivalent job experience in a journalism-related field is preferred
- 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
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
WLOX-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.
Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.
