MORNING NEWS ANCHOR / MMJ - WWSB
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About WWSB:
Live, work and play in a very unique media market that so many vacationers call a top destination. WWSB-TV is the ABC affiliate serving Sarasota & Manatee Counties on the Suncoast of Southwest Florida. Postcard worthy views are bountiful, and so are opportunities to enjoy the Florida lifestyle. Top beaches are minutes away; so are top attractions in Tampa Bay, Orlando and South Florida. You're a quick ride from some of the most popular theme parks and cruise ports. While visitors come and go, our station and our newsroom are committed to serving the thousands upon thousands of people who call the Suncoast home. You'll find a special emphasis on covering news with a hyperlocal focus, while embracing the best practices found in some of the region's top markets.
Job Summary/Description:
If you have a smile that will light up the room, the passion to tell local stories and a dedication to excellence as a newsroom leader, then this might be the opportunity for you! WWSB-TV Sarasota / ABC7 in Sarasota, Florida, is searching for our next MORNING ANCHOR / MMJ. This journalist will start the broadcast day with a desire to deliver top quality content on the desk and in the field. Our next morning anchor must have a demonstrated track record of professionalism and success, balancing top quality delivery performance on camera with leadership backstage in the newsroom. Our station is MMJ Driven, and you’ll be expected to produce general assignment and enterprise stories when not on the desk. You’ll be expected to generate interest and excitement for our journalism by committing to our digital first philosophy and social media strategy. Community service is at the heart of our mission, and you’ll be expected to participate in station events and make public appearances as an ambassador for our station.
Duties/Responsibilities will include (but not be limited to) the following:
- Anchor newscasts as assigned with clean, engaging and thoughtful delivery
- Report lead stories in multiple newscasts as an MMJ
- Write and post real time updates on digital and social platforms
- Engage audience through social channels and personal appearances
- Develop and maintain contacts with local newsmakers and experts
- Ability to partner with newsroom managers, to increase productivity and teamwork
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Demonstrated track record of producing news reports from the field with MMJ Equipment & Cell phone
- At least two years' experience as an Anchor & MMJ
- Confident & experienced performance on air
- Ability to handle breaking news on-air, online and behind the scenes in timely and professional manner
- Leadership of the news team and a trusted editorial voice
- Internship in a commercial newsroom
- Bachelor's Degree or comparable experience
Qualified, interested applicants may 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 that are interested in this position can apply through the employee portal (UltiPro), you will log into UltiPro, go to the "Menu" tab you'll see "Myself" tab, then look under "My Company", look for "View Opportunities"
WWSB-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.
As a condition of employment, Gray Television will require that newly hired employees, whether part-time or full-time, be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus by the first workday to the extent permitted by applicable law unless you qualify for a medical or religious accommodation.
Education
Bachelors or better.
Experience
2 years: experience as an Anchor & MMJ