Savannah, Georgia, USA
16 days ago
TRAFFIC REPORTER/ANCHOR (DAYBREAK) - WTOC

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 WTOC:

WTOC is located in beautiful historic Savannah, GA, which was recently named the third-best city in the U.S. by Travel and Leisure. WTOC has been the market leader for 70 years. The station excels in creating effective commercials for our advertising clients. We also create promotional campaigns for our #1 News programs that inform and engage the viewer. WTOC 11 is the number one news source in beautiful historic Savannah, Georgia which was named the third-best city in the U.S. by Travel and Leisure. As Savannah's first TV station, WTOC's community roots run deep. The call letters stand for Welcome To Our City.

Job Summary/Description:

WTOC is looking for a dynamic storyteller to lead our transportation coverage. Savannah is seeing record growth and WTOC wants to lead the market in helping viewers stay ahead of the changes on our roadways.

WTOC is looking for a Daybreak Traffic Anchor/Multi-Media Journalist. The successful candidate will offer traffic reports on air each day for THE News at Daybreak starting from 4:30a-7 am as well as on our digital platforms. In addition to traffic duties, you may be assigned to cover other traffic-related stories ranging from infrastructure concerns, construction progress, and/or any other commuter issues.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

- The successful candidate will provide multiple traffic reports for our Daybreak newscasts and be assigned to traffic and non-related traffic stories.
- Candidates must be a great writer, and communicators and must have strong communication skills to interact with our news anchors.
- Candidates must be able to sift through complicated issues and provide clarity to viewers and web users.
- Multi-tasking is key as you will be juggling many things at once. The successful candidate will be required to post stories on the station website and all social media platforms.

Qualifications/Requirements:

- Experience with ENPS and Edius editing is a plus as is knowledge of operating a traffic graphics system, but not necessary.
- Experience as an anchor preferred

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)

WTOC-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.

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