News Anchor/MMJ – WFIE

Job Description

Job Summary/Description:

WFIE dominates news and weather in the Tri-State, and now we are looking for a strong anchor here in Evansville, Indiana, who can help us grow that lead into the future. We are looking for a strong, engaged, animated communicator who can mesh with our incredible team.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

– Must be a leader in the newsroom and excel at breaking news coverage from the studio and in the field.
– Must be aggressive and consistent with coverage online and with social media on all platforms.
– Must be skilled to shoot & edit their own stories and employ digital-first strategies.
– Must be able to produce newscasts when needed.
– Exceptional planning, developing story ideas, and creative storytelling are a must.
– Must be a self-starter, demonstrate urgency in their delivery as well, and possess very strong writing skills.

Required Skills

Qualifications/Requirements:

– Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or related field.
– 2+ years of experience reporting, writing, producing, shooting, and editing video content for newscasts.
– Shows ability to anchor and has filled in as an anchor.
– Strong written and oral communication skills.
– Proficient with video, camera equipment, Edius Editing, ENPS, and Social Media.
– Self-motivated and highly organized.

Education Required

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or related field.

Benefits

Our benefits include a medical insurance coverage option with NO COST premiums for employees and very low premiums for dependents. Gray offers Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident Insurance, along with additional voluntary benefits. All employees have free company-paid disability and life insurance. Employees earn Paid Time Off, can take Paid Parental Leave, and have paid company holidays throughout the year.

How to Apply

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