NEWS REPORTER/ ANCHOR (P/T) - WFSB

Job Category:News Requisition Number:NEWSR010769

• WFSB 333 Capital Blvd Rocky Hill, CT 06067, USA

Job Details

Description

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 WFSB:

WFSB Channel 3 Eyewitness News is everywhere. We're Connecticut's #1 source for the latest weather including Connecticut's only LIVE Doppler radar, breaking news, traffic, and all the info you need to make it through your day.Would you like to work in beautiful Southern New England? WFSB in Connecticut provides the community with the dominant #1 rated local award-winning local news, dedicated community service, and effective marketing solutions for area businesses.

Job Summary/Description:

WFSB is looking for a part-time anchor/reporter to join the Eyewitness News team with hours as needed to include nights, early mornings and/or weekends. WFSB is looking for an anchor/reporter who can do it all: jump on breaking news, whip up smart and engaging stories, pressure institutions to answer tough questions, and deliver compelling profiles. We're looking for a team player a candidate who can range widely across topics related to what we do best, local news. This anchor will excel at writing and should come with ideas, while also being eager to take on assignments. They will develop newscasts to attract the largest available audience to the stations segment, along with covering news in the field and editing and/or rewriting as needed.

The News Anchor/Reporter is an on-camera presenter for newscasts which will attract the largest available audience to the TV station and its digital platforms. The Anchor also reports news in the field, writes stories and edits, and/or rewrites copy when needed. Write and post to digital and social media pages. Anchors streaming coverage in addition to traditional broadcasts. This position works with Producers to create newscasts and streaming news coverage.

Please Note- the primary job responsibilities include but are not limited to the above

Qualifications/Requirements:

Education- Bachelors degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications or related field or equivalent training and/or experience Experience- Three years experience in broadcast journalism preferred. Experience reporting news and anchoring at a commercial television station preferred

If you feel youre qualified and want to work with a great group of people go tohttps://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings{rel="noopener" target="_blank"}, 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 theGray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

WFSB-TV/Gray Television, 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 Grays 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.

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Journalism.

Licenses and Certifications

Required

Drivers License