NEWS ANCHOR (EVENING) - WEEK-TV

About Gray Television:

Gray Television is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.

We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.

About WEEK-TV:

WEEK-TV is an award-winning station that leads the community in local news coverage and community involvement. It operates a number of TV stations in the Peoria, IL television market including WEEK 25 (NBC), Heart of Illinois ABC, and Peoria-Bloomington's CW.

Job Summary/Description:

The ideal candidate will be able to follow current events and present broadcast news stories to audiences in an informative, interesting, and unbiased way. Investigative Reporting, Streaming Newscasts, and Supervisory experience is required. Keep abreast of news developments by studying newspapers, attending events, etc.

Responsibilities will be to communicate with MMJ's mentor and advise peers on basic journalism techniques. Work directly with Assignment Manager and Assistant News Director to create fast-paced, smoothly sequenced, and fact-based broadcast and streaming newscasts daily.

Please note - primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the information listed above

Qualifications/Requirements:

• ️ Qualified candidates must have a degree in Journalism, Broadcasting, Communications, or a related field. Qualified candidates should have excellent writing and on-camera skills and a positive attitude. Candidates will also understand the importance of streaming newscasts and digital content.

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, and references

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

WEEK-TV/Gray Television, 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.

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

Education

Preferred

• Bachelors or better in Journalism or related field
• Bachelors or better in Communication or related field