News Anchor Wmc-Tv Job at Gray Media, Memphis, TN

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  • Gray Media
  • Memphis, TN

Job Description

About Gray Media:

Gray Media or Gray is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta Georgia formally known as Gray Television Inc. The company is the nations largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 43 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Grays additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports Tupelo Media Group and PowerNation Studios and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

About WMC:

WMC Action News 5 in Memphis is the NBC affiliate and legacy news station in the highly competitive Memphis Tennessee Market. Action News 5 is driven by the community. We find solutions to problems that impact the people across four states. Through in-depth journalism and local partnerships we strive to inform inspire empower and support Memphis and the Mid-South. Our team at WMC Action News 5 is always pushing the technology envelope. Broadcast and digital media innovation are in our DNA. Our team produces 46.5 hours of local programming on broadcast and more than 100 hours on OTT including nearly 60 NCAA Division I mens and womens sporting events for ESPN Plus.

Job Summary/Description:

Action News 5 is in search of a dynamic anchor who is ready to work in a modernized fast-paced newsroom. The ideal candidate will have the ability to cover breaking news tell compelling stories and present the news on all platforms. Quality writing and on-air delivery are a must.

Duties/Responsibilities (but not limited to) the following:

- Appear on the anchor desk to deliver content in an engaging way in a live linear or streaming format
- Cover big breaking stories with a fluid delivery many times unscripted
- Turn engaging and interesting news packages that can air in all day parts
- Develop sources in the community to ensure impactful and unique content
- Have flexibility in schedule including the ability to work mornings and weekends

Qualifications/Requirements:

- At least 3 years of on-air experience
- Bachelors degree in journalism communications or a related field
- Strong news judgment and the ability to gather information
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with solid knowledge of AP Style
- Able to work well under pressure meet daily deadlines and handle limited supervision
- Highly self-motivated with a proactive mindset and strong sense of initiative
- Familiarity with Canva basic video editing tools and social media scheduling platforms preferred
- A sharp eye for detail and a willingness to learn new and evolving technologies
- Comfortable working independently and collaboratively as part of a team

If you feel youre qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to 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 )

WMC-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 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 Grays employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Job Tags

Full time, Local area, Weekend work, Day shift,

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