NEWS ANCHOR/MMJ (EVENING) - WIFR Job at Gray Television, Rockford, IL

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  • Gray Television
  • Rockford, IL

Job Description

News Anchor/Mmj (Evening) - Wifr

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.

We understand that life needs balance. That is why we offer our employees and eligible family members a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Comprehensive Medical(Rx), Dental and Vision Coverage
  • Health Savings Account with Company Contributions
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Employer-paid Life and Disability Benefits
  • Paid Parental Leave Benefits
  • Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits
  • 401(k) Plan, including Matching and Profit-sharing Contributions
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Voluntary Benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and Supplemental Life Insurance Coverage
  • Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO
  • Focus on Caring

Salary/Wage: $50,000/year

Shift and Schedule: Mon. - Fri. (based on the needs of the station)

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Summary/Description: WIFR is in need of an Anchor who is a self-starter, who tells a great story, finds unique ways to present information to viewers, and can shoot good video. You must have a strong on-air delivery, sharp social media skills, and excellent people skills. Must also have the ability to not only handle but also expect curveballs in story assignments and know how to adapt in each situation. A college degree and previous newsroom experience. Good news judgment with the ability to make quick and accurate decisions, creative writing, good communication skills, and the ability to work under deadline pressure.

You will write and edit news packages for air, as well as produce content for our website and social media pages. We need people who relate the news and incorporate "real people" in their work.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to): Reporting, Reporting from the Anchor Desk, Editing, Web and Social Media - participation and contribution to several platforms

Qualifications/Requirements: Our fast-paced industry requires journalists who can work on a deadline and can adapt to breaking news. Candidates must have a working knowledge of all social media platforms, strong writing skills, and a solid on-air delivery. Good news judgment with the ability to make quick and accurate decisions is essential. Must possess a valid driver's license and good driving record.

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.

Gray Television

Job Tags

Full time, Local area, Relocation package, Flexible hours, Shift work, Afternoon shift,

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