Digital Anchor/Mmj - Wluc

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 WLUC:

WLUC has been a fixture in Upper Michigan for 66 years, known as Upper Michigan’s Source. The NBC affiliate is the dominant number-one station in the market. The growing FOX affiliate is the second-place station in the five-station market. The TV6 website and Facebook page are the top sources for local news in Upper Michigan.

WLUC is in Upper Michigan. We're located in a recreational paradise. Winter, summer, spring, or fall, if you enjoy the outdoors, this is the place for you. Ten minutes from anywhere, you’ll find a trail, river, lake, or event to capture your desire. The small town setting is peaceful and safe but still has the big city entertainment and dining experiences. But it’s the people of Upper Michigan that make this area stand out. They’re friendly, helpful, honest, and fun.

 Recruiting video:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9jyyyPW0Z0

Job Summary/Description:  

The goal of this unique position is to lead the TV6 Digital Desk and grow the station’s digital audience in the evening (website, social media, and streaming). This person will have to be a creative self-starter who isn’t afraid to try new things and push limits with streaming. This employee will also contribute to evening newscasts with segments from the CTV (Connected TV) Desk and eventually train to be a substitute evening producer/anchor.

The goal of this unique position is to lead the TV6 Digital Desk and grow the station’s digital audience in the evening (website, social media, and streaming). This person will have to be a creative self-starter who isn’t afraid to try new things and push limits with streaming. This employee will also contribute to evening newscasts with segments from the CTV (Connected TV) Desk and eventually train to be a substitute evening producer/anchor.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Reporting breaking news events locally and nationally, severe weather coverage, and big live event coverage from the CTV Desk on streaming platforms and newscasts
- Produce, present, and technically direct your own content daily from our state-of-the-art streaming desk (CTV Desk) using video, live cameras, graphics, and social media
- Find opportunities to create original content for streaming platforms
- Set up and coordinate guests for remote appearances
- Reformat and leverage other news team members’ content for streaming
- Network with other Gray stations and share ideas for engaging video content
- Train other news team members on how to use the CTV Desk
- Juggle multiple projects in a newsroom environment while maintaining a calm and controlled presentation for on-air delivery
- Knowledge of current events, and community issues, and keep a list of local contacts
- Shoot and edit video and produce graphics with an eye for making stories understandable for the viewer
- Posting new stories to the website in the evening
- Updating social media in the evening
- Posting new videos to the website after evening newscasts
- Proofreading reporters’ web copy as it’s posted
- Train to become a substitute newscast producer/anchor/MMJ
- Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

- Must have a valid driver’s license
- A command of the English language, spelling, and grammar are required.
- The right individual will have a keen eye for visual storytelling.
- A strong grasp of the English language, spelling, and grammar is a MUST!

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)

WLUC-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.