SPORTS ANCHOR/ MMJ (W/END) - WANF Job at Gray Television, Atlanta, GA

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  • Gray Television
  • Atlanta, GA

Job Description

Sports Anchor/ MMJ (W/END) - Wanf

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.

Atlanta News First has served Atlanta communities for more than 50 years with local news, weather, sports, and entertainment. WANF, WPCH (CW), and PSN (Peachtree Sports Network) are owned by Gray Television, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Would you like to work in the #6 market in a city with a thriving economy and a vibrant culture? WANF and WPCH provide the community with award-winning local news coverage, dedicated community service, and effective marketing solutions for area businesses. Come to Atlanta for the opportunity. The energy. The chance to dream where there's space to contribute. Where creatives, universities, entrepreneurs, and the world's biggest brands intersect. Atlanta has a unique culture all its own with a young population, a bustling city center packed with urban parks and amenities, and famously walkable neighborhoods.

Job Summary/Description

Atlanta News First (WANF) is looking for a weekend sports anchor/ MMJ to join our dynamic sports team. We go big, covering the Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Hawks, Atlanta Braves, and so much more. You'll be involved in extensive coverage of all major sports and be a vital aspect of a dynamic team. In addition, this sports journalist will be key in special coverage for Peachtree Sports Network- the home of the Atlanta Dream, Atlanta Gladiators, and many others.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Report, shoot, write, and edit sports stories and segments for WANF, WPCH, and PSN (Peachtree Sports Network) as well as digital and social platforms
  • Produce sports segments and line produce shows for broadcast and digital platforms
  • Anchor weekend sports and fill in as needed, anchoring weekday sports segments and shows
  • Contribute to/ cohost a weekly sports podcast
  • Develop sources and relationships to generate story leads, exclusive content, and breaking sports news
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements

Minimum 5 years of experience working in a television newsroom sports department required. 5 years of experience as an on-air reporter or MMJ preferred. This IS NOT an entry-level position. A degree in journalism or a related communication field is REQUIRED. Experience using ENPS and Edius PREFERRED. Must be capable of working under pressure and meeting daily deadlines in a high-energy, fast-paced environment. Must possess strong communication skills and the ability to multitask and manage time efficiently. Must work well independently and as part of a team. Must be coachable and open to feedback. Experience covering (and/or playing) the following PREFERRED: college football, NFL, MLB, NBA, WNBA, golf, hockey, soccer, lacrosse, other professional/ semi-professional sports. Scheduling flexibility is REQUIRED. Some travel is REQUIRED. Must provide a link to samples of recent work videography, writing, editing, producing, on-air.

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

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