NEWS ANCHOR (Morning)/ MMJ - WDAM

Category:
Media - Journalism - Newspaper

Position/Title:
NEWS ANCHOR (Morning)/ MMJ - WDAM

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 WDAM:

WDAM is the #1 station in the Hattiesburg-Laurel DMA. We are dominant on broadcast and digital and produce news on WDAM NBC and WDAM ABC. Hattiesburg-Laurel is market 167 and we reach viewers in eight counties (Covington, Forrest, Jasper, Jones, Lamar, Marion, Perry, and Wayne). WDAM is less than a two-hour driving distance to New Orleans, Mobile, and the Mississippi Gulf Coast. This is an excellent opportunity to work for a great station and company.

Job Summary/Description:

WDAM is looking for an experienced Morning Anchor to join our news team. Applicants should have a minimum of (2) years’ experience as a MMJ and News Anchor. Our candidate must be a strong journalist, a positive leader inside and outside the newsroom and creative storyteller and writer. The candidate must be able to lift and carry video equipment, shoot, write, edit, and post their stories online.

Duties/Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Anchoring WDAM Sunrise from 5a-7a and fill-in for other shifts as needed; including holidays and weekends.
• Reporting live from the field and in the studio for our newscasts on their shift
• Turning one promotable story each week to air in another newscast
• Turning a franchise reporting piece once a week for the Morning Newscast
• Taking part in original content for digital platforms
• Enterprising ideas for original, impactful and compelling content for all platforms
• Writing sidebars and turn day-of breaking news content to enhance news-of-the-day coverage
• Developing sources within the community to report on important issues
• Strategizing with news management on daily workflow and special report placement
• Developing creative content specifically for digital platforms
• Using social media to promote content, drive engagement, find sources and stories
• Covering breaking news and severe weather
• Being comfortable with live shots, extended and extensive news coverage.

Qualifications/Requirements:

- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Journalism, Mass Communications, or related field or equivalent professional experience
- Proven track record of impactful reporting

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)

WDAM-TV/Gray Television, 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.

Gray Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.

Vacancy Type:
Full Time

Date Posted:
4/3/2024

Closing Date:
7/2/2024

City:
Moselle - 39459

State:
Mississippi

Contact:
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.

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

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