Traffic Anchor​/Mmj - Wcsc

WCSC-Station-Charlestn, SC 2126 Charlie Hall Blvd. Charleston, SC 29414, USA

Would you like to work for the #1 station in a city consistently named by T+L as one of the best cities in the world? WCSC in Charleston, South Carolina, has been the dominant #1 station in the market since sign‑on in 1953. The world‑famous food scene, high‑tech growth, and hot real estate make Charleston one of the fastest‑growing metro areas in the country.

Manufacturing jobs at Boeing, Mercedes, and Volvo, and the world‑class medical community, continue to make the Low country a destination market. WCSC Live 5 is committed to serving the Low country with breaking news, weather, and investigative journalism, and is the most recognized and awarded news team in the market. Learn more about WCSC Live 5 at

WCSC Live 5 has an immediate opening for a Traffic Anchor/MMJ for the market's #1 morning newscast. As one of the fastest‑growing cities in the country, traffic in the Charleston metro is one of Live 5's top priorities. The successful candidate will be a strong anchor who can build traffic maps, ad‑lib breaking news, and is quick to pick up the phone and track down information.

They will be expected to build a strong knowledge of the area's traffic trouble spots and communicate how to safely navigate around them. The position also entails MMJ responsibilities, including turning packages and live shots a few times per week.

• Must be prepared to work early morning, holidays & weekends as assigned
• Must have good writing skills
• Be able to work well under strict deadline pressure
• MMJ experience preferred
• Knowledge of the Charleston area preferred
• Will report on issues relevant to the community
• Will shoot video, write, edit, and post all news stories

• The successful applicant's background must include, at a minimum, a bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism or a related field.
• You must be a self‑starter, with knowledge of and ability to operate state‑of‑the‑art television news equipment, as well as website publishing and social media.
• You MUST provide a link to your resume reel.

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter, and references (include your demo reel)

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray‑TV Ulti Pro self‑service portal)

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