NEWS ANCHOR/MMJ (MORNING) - WDAM

Gray Local Media, Inc
Any Location, MS
Job Description
WDAM is looking for an experienced Morning Anchor to join our news team. Applicants should have a minimum of 2 years' experience as an MMJ and News Anchor. The candidate must be a strong journalist, a positive leader inside and outside the newsroom, and a creative storyteller and writer.

Requirements

  • Anchoring WDAM Sunrise from 5 a.m. to 7 a.m. and fill-in for other shifts as needed
  • Reporting live from the field and in the studio for our newscasts on their shift
  • Turning one promotable story each week to air in another newscast
  • Taking part in original content for digital platforms
  • Enterprising ideas for original, impactful, and compelling content for all platforms
  • Writing sidebars and turning day-of breaking news content to enhance news of the day coverage
  • Developing sources within the community to report on important issues
  • Strategizing with news management on daily workflow and special report placement
  • Developing creative content specifically for digital platforms
  • Using social media to promote content, drive engagement, find sources, and stories
  • Covering breaking news and severe weather
  • Being comfortable with live shots, extended and extensive news coverage.

Benefits

  • Paid time off
  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Drug-free workplace
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