Evening Anchor/Reporter - Wdtv

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 WDTV:

Part of Gray Media: WDTV (CBS), WVFX (FOX), EVFX (CW), and EDTV (MeTV) are combined with Gray Digital Media (GDM) to provide the strongest marketing platform in North Central West Virginia. WDTV and WVFX simply reach more households than any other TV station in the area. Locally-WDTV and WVFX provide several hours of LOCAL NEWS including breaking stories, weather, and sports. WDTV as a CBS affiliate hosts more of the predominant local favorite Pittsburgh Steelers games than any other Network and has long been a home for March Madness, The Grammys, CMT Awards, The Masters, PGA Championship, and many other high-profile television shows and events. WVFX as a FOX affiliate features NCAA football that includes Big 10 and Big 12 (conference of WVU) games weekly, along with the NFC schedule of the NFL, Nascar, Major League Baseball including The All-Star Game and World Series, and the area exclusive 10 pm LOCAL NEWS. Gray Digital Media provides the station with the ability to be a one-stop digital shop for our local customers (Audience Targeting, SEO, OTT, Native Ads, and much more). At this time, Gray has TV stations in 113 markets in the U.S. and is the owner of the largest portfolio of #1 stations out of any broadcast group.

Job Summary/Description:

WDTV is seeking a candidate regularly responsible for anchoring newscasts and periodically working on spotlight reporter stories. The select candidate should be a newsroom leader and should help with story generation and willing to anchor from the field at times. The candidate should thrive in breaking news situations and urgent/active delivery. This position requires a person who is digital savvy and can engage with viewers on-air and online. This candidate must be able to shoot, edit and write, while still working in the collaborative environment of the newsroom. The select candidate must demonstrate flexibility in the newsroom and on-air, and present an energetic personality while delivering the news. The select candidate must be a team player.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

Write news stories under deadline
* Present news in urgent & active manner
* Shoot, edit & write as a reporter on special reports
* Produce content for wdtv.com
* Follow strategic plan for newsroom
* Assist with producing newscasts as a "command anchor"
* Pitch story ideas in line with mission of newsroom
* Must have excellent people skills to deal with wide range of staff members and experience levels
* Must show ability to connect with the audience

Qualifications/Requirements:

* College degree or equivalent job experience in a journalism related field
* Leadership skills
* Exceptional news judgment
* Exceptional ability to write for broadcast
* Professional knowledge of news operations are required

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)

WDTV-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 before the first workday.