SPORTS STORYTELLER/ANCHOR - WHNS- GREENVILLE, SC
Posted Feb. 3
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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 WHNS:
Fox Carolina is located in Greenville, South Carolina, consistently named one of the best small cites in the US. Our DMA (#38) includes Asheville, NC and offers a competitive news environment. Fox Carolina is emerging as the news leader, producing 9.5 hours of news each weekday. Our team of award-winning professionals thrive in a fast-paced, yet fun, environment.
Greenville has an amazing downtown scene, revolving around the Reedy River, five star restaurants and breweries, and miles and miles of walking trails. For outdoor enthusiasts, the Upstate and Western North Carolina offers lakes, mountains and historical landmarks are all within a short drive.
Job Summary/Description:
Fox Carolina is looking for an experienced Sports Journalist/Anchor. Our sports philosophy is focused on superior storytelling, in depth digital coverage and what sports viewers really want to know. If your idea is standing at a wall showing highlights DO NOT APPLY. If you want to find the story behind the story for the Clemson Tigers, USC Gamecocks, Carolina Panthers and high profile High School sports, PLEASE APPLY. If you are believe sports can cover anything from hunting, to rowing to kickball, PLEASE APPLY. If you believe sports related stories deserve to be higher in the newscast, PLEASE APPLY. If you are not afraid to ask tough questions and lead our news when sports teams, players and coaches make the news, PLEASE APPLY. If you want to use your creativity and thoughts on sports to share in depth on digital platforms, PLEASE APPLY.
Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Produce, write, shoot and edit daily sports-related stories for our newscasts
- Assist in planning daily and long-term promotable coverage for station and other Gray stations
- Produce and lead effort in production of sports specials throughout the year
Qualifications/Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications or related field, or equivalent training and/or experience
• 5+ years experience in a working newsroom
• Experience with broadcast equipment used during the production of live or taped newscasts
Come join our dynamic team, 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
WHNS-TV/Gray Television Group, 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, and 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.
As a condition of employment, Gray Television will require that newly hired employees, whether part-time or full-time, be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus by the first workday to the extent permitted by applicable law unless you qualify for a medical or religious accommodation.