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 WCSC:

Would you like to work for the #1 station in a city consistently named by T+L as one of the best cities in the world? WCSC in Charleston, South Carolina has been the dominant #1 station in the market since sign-on in 1953. The world-famous food scene, high-tech growth, and hot real estate makes Charleston one of the fastest-growing metro areas in the country. Manufacturing jobs at Boeing, Mercedes, and Volvo and the world-class medical community continue to make the Lowcountry a destination market. WCSC Live 5 is committed to serving the Lowcountry with breaking news, weather, and investigative journalism and is the most recognized and awarded news team in the market. Learn more about WCSC Live 5 at Live5News.com

Job Summary/Description:

WCSC Live 5 has an immediate opening for a Traffic Anchor/MMJ for the market's #1 morning newscast. As one of the fastest-growing cities in the country, traffic in the Charleston metro is one of Live 5's top priorities. The successful candidate will be a strong anchor who can build traffic maps, ad-lib breaking news, and is quick to pick up the phone and track down information. They will be expected to build a strong knowledge of the area's traffic trouble spots and communicate how to safely navigate around them. The position also entails MMJ responsibilities, including turning packages and live shots a few times per week.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

Must be prepared to work early morning, holidays & weekends as assigned
Must have good writing skills
Be able to work well under strict deadline pressure
MMJ experience preferred
Knowledge of the Charleston area preferred
Will report on issues relevant to the community
Will shoot video, write, edit, and post of all news stories

Qualifications/Requirements:

The successful applicant's background must include, at minimum, a bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism or a related field
You must be a self-starter, with knowledge of and ability to operate state-of-the-art television news equipment as well as website publishing and social media
You MUST provide a link to your resume reel

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, cover letter, and references (include your demo reel)

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

WCSC-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 before the first workday.

Education

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Journalism or related field

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

Drivers License

Motivations

Preferred

Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

TRAFFIC ANCHOR/ MMJ - WCSC

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