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 WWSB:

Live, work, and play in a very unique media market that so many vacationers call a top destination. WWSB-TV is the ABC affiliate serving Sarasota & Manatee Counties on the Sun Coast of Southwest Florida. Postcard-worthy views are bountiful, and so are opportunities to enjoy the Florida lifestyle. Top beaches are minutes away; so are top attractions in Tampa Bay, Orlando, and South Florida. You're a quick ride from some of the most popular theme parks and cruise ports. While visitors come and go, our station and our newsroom are committed to serving the thousands upon thousands of people who call the Suncoast home. You'll find a special emphasis on covering news with a hyperlocal focus while embracing the best practices found in some of the region's top markets.

Job Summary/Description:

WWSB-TV / ABC7 in Sarasota, Florida, is searching for our next MMJ – REPORTER / ANCHOR. This is a fantastic opportunity for a journalist who considers themselves a lead story MMJ and is looking to grow their brand and style in the studio as an anchor.

A positive attitude and ability to engage our team of journalists is a must. This is very much a leadership position; your performance elevating our newsroom and teammates is just as vital as your delivery on the desk. In addition to storytelling, you’ll help develop our audience on all digital platforms including our new social media “Live Desk.” This journalist should have the ability to produce original general assignments and promotable content using MMJ workflows and have the desire to make public appearances as an ambassador for our station.

Duties/Responsibilities will include (but not be limited to) the following:

- Report general assignment lead stories and promotable stories in multiple newscasts as an MMJ
- Write and post real-time updates on digital and social platforms
- Anchor newscasts as assigned with a clean, engaging, and thoughtful delivery
- Engage the audience through the live desk, social channels, and personal appearances
- Help with copy editing newscasts and proofing reporter scripts
- Develop and maintain contacts with local newsmakers and experts
- Ability to partner with newsroom managers to increase productivity and teamwork

Qualifications/Requirements:

- Demonstrated track record of producing news reports from the field with MMJ Equipment & Cell phone technology
- At least two years' experience as an Anchor & MMJ
- Confident & experienced performance on air
- Ability to handle breaking news on-air, online, and behind the scenes in a timely and professional manner
- Leadership of the news team and a trusted editorial voice
- Internship in a commercial newsroom
- Bachelor's Degree or comparable experience

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)

WWSB-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.