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Gray Media•Columbus, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

WTVM-TV is searching for a skilled journalist to join our Columbus newsroom as an anchor/reporter. The chosen candidate will anchor the weekend morning news with ample fill-in opportunities for weekday anchoring. The shift includes reporting on weekdays three days a week. We are seeking an eager candidate looking to grow while contributing to the area's #1 news source.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field
Excellent time management skills and an ability to prioritize tasks and information under pressure are required
Must be able to work independently and as part of a team
Must have scheduling flexibility

Responsibilities

Ability to tell complicated stories with "live ability" required
Must possess a strong understanding of daily newscast content and work in conjunction with producers to develop a dynamic product
Strong initiative, attention to detail, and advanced ethical decision-making skills required
Present information in a fair, unbiased manner
Develop story ideas to present, including digital components in morning/afternoon news meeting.
Interview subjects and research facts for credibility
Deliver content on social media and the web.
Edit video and stories for broadcast
Ability to anchor, report, go live, field anchor, and present onset debriefs when needed
Produce and anchor newscasts as assigned