NEWS ANCHOR (W/END)/ MMJ – WFIE

Job Description

WFIE dominates news and weather in the Tri-State, and now we are looking for a weekend evening 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 not limited to:

– Anchoring/ producing all weekend newscasts
– Serving in a leadership role, assisting in weekend decisions
– Collaborating and assisting with the weekend team in the acquisition, treatment, and writing of news content
– Researching, gathering, writing, and editing news stories for on-air and online
– Writing in a clear, concise, conversational manner
– Possessing excellent interview and conversational writing/presentation skills
– Reporting “LIVE” on the scene during breaking news or weather
– Report on special projects as assigned
– Developing and maintaining sources of information
– Demonstrating sound news judgment
– Mentoring other Team members
– Utilizing non-linear editing equipment
– Participating in story selection meetings
– Attending/hosting/speaking at schools, and community events
– Posting and regularly updating stories and other material on the web and social media
– Following clothing and appearance guidelines set by news management
– Learning a broad and working knowledge of the viewing area, including people, places, things, and history
– Performing other job-related duties as assigned
– Meeting tight deadlines and working well under pressure
– Maintaining professional and ethical conduct in the station and in the community
– Maintaining a positive work atmosphere
– Staying current with national and local news/weather

Required Skills

Qualifications/Requirements:

▪️ Candidate must be a motivated team player with a great attitude. Successful candidates must be strong writer, have a deep understanding of a story’s context, and have strong news judgment. Successful candidates will thrive at breaking news reporting, and producing.

▪️ You must be very comfortable with leadership and change, with the ability to guide reporters on their news coverage.

Interested applicants can go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on “apply now”, upload your cover letter, resume, and references.

Education Required

Experience
Required
2 years:
Experience in field

Benefits

Gray Television offers Major Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident Insurance, company-paid Life and Disability programs, Whole Life Insurance, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts, Paid Time Off, and Paid Parental Leave to eligible employees.

How to Apply

Interested applicants can go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on “apply now”, upload your cover letter, resume, and references.