NEWS ANCHOR/REPORTER (MORNING) - WHNS

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About Gray Media:

Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 43 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

About WHNS

Fox Carolina is located in Greenville, South Carolina, consistently named one of the best small cities in the US. Our DMA (#36) includes Asheville, NC, and offers a competitive news environment. Fox Carolina is emerging as the news leader, producing 13 hours of news each weekday. Our team of award-winning professionals thrives in a fast-paced, yet fun, environment.

Greenville has an amazing downtown scene, revolving around the Reedy River, five-star restaurants and breweries, and miles and miles of walking trails. For outdoor enthusiasts, the Upstate and Western North Carolina offer lakes, mountains, and historical landmarks all within a short drive. Greenville continues to be named a top small city, top foodie city, and one of the best places for young professionals in the country.

Job Summary/Description

FOX Carolina (WHNS-TV) in beautiful Greenville, SC, is looking for an energetic and engaging Anchor/Reporter to join our award-winning Morning team. This is a great opportunity for an experienced journalist who connects with the community and tells meaningful stories. This person is adept at anchoring breaking news, field-anchoring when necessary, and telling enterprising community-centered stories. As a FOX Carolina News Anchor/Reporter, you must excel at developing sources and cultivating relationships in the community. We're searching for someone who can see an Investigative story beyond surface-level coverage and contribute to all platforms. In addition to the anchor role, this person is a leader and team player across the newsroom and beyond.

Duties/Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Anchor newscasts on-air and on digital platforms
• Create compelling content for broadcast, streaming, digital, and social platforms daily
• Generate enterprise story ideas/franchise content
• Be a leader in the newsroom by actively engaging in the editorial process & team building
• Develop a strong network of sources in the community
• Participate in community events on behalf of the station
• Field anchor as assigned
• Report live in the field as assigned
  
  

Qualifications/Requirements

• A degree in journalism or a related field is preferred
• Minimum 3 years of experience as an on-air reporter or MMJ
• Minimum 3 years of experience as an anchor
• Previous experience as a producer, assignment editor, or other newsroom experience is a plus
• Must be actively reporting (packages and live shots) at least weekly
• Outstanding writing, communication, time-management, and organizational skills
• Must provide a link to recent examples of reporting and anchoring
  
  

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)

WHNS-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.

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