STREAMING ANCHOR/EXECUTIVE PRODUCER - WDBJ

Gray Television•Roanoke, VA

51d

About The Position

The number one station in Roanoke, VA, is looking for a digital anchor/executive producer who will anchor breaking news updates on-air, online, and on-stream. This person will also coordinate and schedule daily content on WDBJ's streaming channel.

Requirements

Be able to write clearly and accurately.
Must possess excellent interview and conversational writing skills.
Ability to shoot and edit video; create personalized stories for the web.
Able to produce and post content to our websites.
Able to use social media outlets to engage viewers.
Strong emphasis on professional social media skills as related to journalism.
Must be able to work well under pressure and with limited supervision.
3 or more years of reporting and/or anchoring is preferred.
Experience with and intermediate knowledge of newsroom software, such as ENPS.
Basic computer skills are required.
Clear, accurate news writing and research skills.
Must possess excellent interview and communication skills.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
Ability to meet tight deadlines and work well under pressure.
Strong initiative and attention to detail required.
Excellent live reporting skills and strong on-camera presentation skills required.
Compelling storyteller, able to tell complicated stories "live", and ad-lib when necessary.
Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving in a manner that will work well with co-workers, supervisors, and viewers.
Keeping up with national and local news is required.
Knowledge of web posting software, producing content for the web, and other platforms.
Ability to enterprise local hard news stories, update stories several times a day, and conduct online research.

Responsibilities

Gather and provide news and information in the most accurate, appealing, timely, and creative way.
Plan and perform on-set interviews, reporting hard news, breaking news, severe weather, and live demonstrations.
Demonstrate sound news judgment and the ability to tell stories in a clear, informative manner.
Develop, investigate, write, report, and edit stories for streaming content and newscasts.
Attend editorial meetings; participate in the story selection process and contribute story ideas.
Write, edit, and post website stories prior to airing of the television version, and update web stories regularly.
Use social media outlets to interact with viewers and to post content and promotional material on a daily basis.
Lead and mentor reporters, producers, and videographers.
Attend/host/speak at community service, schools, and community events; meet and greet viewers.
Follow clothing and appearance guidelines.
Lead and mentor reporters, producers, and videographers.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Various shift work may be required; work evenings, weekends, and holidays as necessary.
Follow clothing and appearance guidelines.
Perform other duties as assigned.