Job Description
About Gray Media:
Gray Media 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 WXIX:
WXIX-TV, FOX19 NOW, is the FOX affiliate serving Cincinnati and the Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana tri-state area, the nation's 37th DMA. FOX19 NOW, the station that's “Always Local, Always Now,” produces more than 73 hours of News per week. FOX19 NOW is the leader in Morning News with local coverage from 4:30 a.m. until Noon each weekday. The station airs early evening news from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on weekdays and the market's #1 (A25-54) late, local News starting at 10:00 to 11:30 p.m. FOX19 NOW is the Flagship Station of the Cincinnati Bengals. FOX19 NOW is proud to serve the community on multiple platforms and broadcast some of the most popular programming in the Tri-State, including NFL on FOX, Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy!, and the FOX Prime schedule.
Job Summary/Description:
FOX19 in Cincinnati has an immediate opening for an experienced, dynamic & engaging weekend AM anchor/MMJ. Must be someone who can communicate directly with our viewers, with impact and credibility. Great ad-lib skills are a must. We are looking for a journalist who is determined to help our station win on every platform, every single day. Will report for our weekday morning newscast three days (during the week).
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Anchor weekend morning newscasts
- Strong fact-checking skills and copy-editing ability
- Conduct live interviews
- Develop story ideas, book guests, and contribute to weekend AM content decisions
- Covers news, particularly breaking news, LIVE three days a week (during morning newscast)
- Contribute stories to all platforms – streaming, website, and social media
Qualifications/Requirements:
- At least 1-2 years of experience as a weekend news anchor is preferred
- Ability and desire to be a leader in a large, dynamic newsroom
- Must be able to work quickly, meet deadlines, multi-task, and show composure, especially during high-pressure breaking news situations
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Expert-level ad-libbing skills
- This position requires exceptional news judgment, a strong work ethic, and a team-oriented approach to winning
- Candidate must successfully complete an MVR check
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)
WXIX-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.
Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.
Experience
Preferred- 1 - 2 years: At least 1-2 years of experience as a weekend news anchor is preferred
Education
Required- High School or better
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred- Drivers License
Behaviors
Preferred- Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them