News Anchor (W/End)/ MMJ - Wfie

About Gray Television:

Gray Television 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 WFIE:

14 News, the Tri-State's News and Weather Leader and NBC affiliate is the dominant #1 news team on all platforms in Evansville, Indiana (DMA 107). We go where the news is, covering stories in southwestern Indiana, southeastern Illinois, and western Kentucky on air, online, and OTT.

Job Summary/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

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.

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

WFIE-TV/Gray Television Group, Inc. is a drug-free company.

Additional Info:

Gray Television 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 Television 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 Television 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 Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.