Description

About Gray Media:

WFSB-TV is Connecticut's News Leader. Eyewitness News creates the market's leading news and information programming across a myriad of digital platforms. WFSB Channel 3 Eyewitness News is everywhere. We're Connecticut's #1 source for the latest First Alert Weather, including Connecticut's only LIVE Doppler radar, breaking news, traffic, and all the info you need to make it through your day.

Job Summary/Description:

WFSB is looking for an experienced journalist with a passion for breaking and reporting news on digital platforms. The successful candidate's primary responsibility will be anchoring live-streamed content on all of WFSB's digital platforms. This is not a traditional anchor position, although the successful candidate will also have anchor responsibilities on WFSB's traditional broadcast channels. This anchor will utilize the latest production and streaming technology to produce, perform, and execute live content throughout their shift, breaking news, and creating compelling content that airs live on WFSB's digital platforms.

Also, report from the field as assigned. Generate hard news and enterprise stories. Attend and represent WFSB at community events.

*** Please note, the primary job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the duties listed above ***

Qualifications/Requirements:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
Experience: 3-5 years of experience as an anchor and reporter
Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Experience using ENPS, VMix, Singular graphics, and internet production tools.
- Ability to work a flexible work schedule and work as a member of a team.
- Must possess an advanced understanding of newscast presentation.
- Must possess excellent writing and graphics skills with the ability to provide an interesting and substantive product.
- Must be results-oriented.
- Ability to focus on coordination of daily and long-range segments from first contact to on-air product. Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work in a creative, fast-paced environment.
- Ability to make quick decisions without losing composure.
- Must be able to manage multiple projects and assignments simultaneously.
- Previous experience with script writing and editorial experience preferred.
- % Travel Required (Approximate): 10 %

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)

WFSB-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.