Description

Gray Media:

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 45 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.

About WJHG:

Imagine working in a place where most people travel to for vacation. That's what you'll find at the WJHG-TV/NBC and WECP-TV/CBS Affiliate in Panama City Beach, Florida! The area is home to a booming tourism industry, local military bases, and a rapidly growing local economy. WJHG/WECP prides itself on being a leader not only in news but also in serving the local community, with a strong presence at local events. Our mission is to cover news that digs deeper and holds true to solid journalistic ethics, and to offer businesses the best options to market their products and services, including a full-service digital marketing department. Our number one rated award-winning team is all about leadership and growth, and we stay on top of the latest technical advances. Join our fast-paced team and enjoy a laid-back lifestyle at WJHG/WECP in beautiful Panama City Beach.

Job Summary/Description:

WJHG, the #1 station in beautiful Panama City Beach, Florida, is looking for an energetic, charismatic, serious but also fun-loving journalist to join our award-winning morning show team. The ideal candidate has already proven him/herself as an MMJ and news anchor with great live reporting skills and has the ability to step in on a fast-paced morning show. We're looking for creative thinkers who can communicate well early in the morning and be ready to tackle a wide range of stories on a daily basis. This job also requires shooting, writing, editing, and anchoring on multiple platforms, including the Streaming TV News Desk.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Excellent on-air communication skills.
- Strong on-air reading and ad lib skills.
- Solid writing, editing, and shooting skills. Producing skills are a plus.
- Must be ready to go every weekday on air at 4:30 am and have great on-air stamina.
- Ability to conduct live interviews with a blend of serious, timely topics and fun, community topics.
- Ability to turn stories as a solo MMJ after morning news quickly on deadline.
- Must be someone who can enterprise great ideas, keep up with trending and timely topics, and be a team player.
- This position will anchor news on both broadcast and streaming platforms, and fill in anchoring midday newscasts as directed by management.
- Able to fill in on other shifts as required, including holidays and weekends.
- Able to represent the station at community events as directed by management.

Qualifications/Requirements:

- Minimum 2-5 years of experience working on air in a professional newsroom.
- Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, Media Communications, or a similar field.
- MUST have an on-air reel demonstrating skills such as live skills, reporting, and anchoring.
- Prior experience working in a professional broadcast setting.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to be a leader in an early morning newsroom setting.
- Great technical skills, and able to report on multiple platforms, including broadcast, digital/streaming, social media, and web.
- Ability to demonstrate strong news judgment and ethical decision-making in handling difficult situations and decision-making.
- Must meet the Gray Television driving requirements and have a valid driver's license.

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

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

WJHG-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

Additional Info:

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.