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News Co-Anchor/Multimedia Journalist (Morning) - WNDU

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.

WNDU is the "This is Home" station in Michiana and we live that brand every day. Our station has a positive, team-oriented culture that we cherish. We are located on the beautiful campus of the University of Notre Dame. WNDU is in an ideal location, close to Chicago and Indianapolis, and just 30 minutes from Lake Michigan. The South Bend area is a thriving destination for first-rate education, sports, arts, and entertainment. Joining the WNDU team is an opportunity to grow your career by working in a positive and energetic environment.

Job Summary/Description: WNDU is seeking a morning news co-anchor. We are looking for an aggressive co-anchor who is passionate about covering local news and weather. The candidate must be an energetic "morning person" who can give viewers something to look forward to in the mornings. We need someone who can be a co-anchor but also a solo-anchor for several hours when necessary and serve as a co-producer during the overnight hours. We seek an anchor who will be involved in the day-to-day operations of the newsroom, be a leader, and be a researcher who will assist in developing enterprise content.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Collaborating and assisting show producers with the writing of news content
• Researching, gathering, shooting, writing, and editing news stories for on-air and online
• Completing regular franchise reports
• Writing in a clear, concise, conversational manner
• Possessing excellent interview and conversational writing/presentation skills
• Reporting "live" on the scene during breaking news or weather
• Developing and maintaining sources of information
• Demonstrating sound news judgment
• Enterprising, hard-news, research-driven stories under tight deadlines
• Participating in editorial meetings
• Attending/hosting/speaking at schools and community events
• Posting and regularly updating stories and other material on the web and social media
• Interacting with viewers on social media, including a regular presence on Facebook Live
• Following clothing and appearance guidelines set by news management
• Learning a broad and working knowledge of the viewing area, including people, places, things, and history
• Possibly producing and anchoring at least 15-30 minutes a day on OTT
• Performing other job-related duties as assigned
• Meeting tight deadlines and working well under pressure
• Maintaining professional and ethical conduct in the station and in the community
• Maintaining a positive work atmosphere
• Staying current with national and local news/weather

Qualifications/Requirements:

• One (1) year of experience in a newsroom preferred, including anchoring experience
• BS/BA in Journalism or communications preferred
• Ability to shoot, write, and edit your own stories
• Experience with posting stories to the web and social media
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Computer literacy, including newsroom computer systems
• Must possess a valid driver's license; A motor vehicle record check is required before hiring
• Management has the right to alter assignments as needed
• Demonstrate solid writing skills with accuracy and an unbiased manner for digital platforms

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. Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.

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