NEWS REPORTER​/ANCHOR; W​/END - WVUE

About Gray Media:

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 Power Nation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

WVUE- FOX 8 in New Orleans is the #1 rated News station in the competitive New Orleans Market. FOX 8 is committed to providing in-depth investigative stories that bring about change, hold the powerful accountable, and shine a light on public corruption. FOX 8 recognizes the responsibility of keeping the viewing public safe and informed about the world around them, delivering all the news, information, and entertainment viewers want and need to know.

With this mission in mind, FOX 8 is committed to serving as the Weather Authority for Southeast Louisiana and Southwest Mississippi and continues to lead in the field of investigative journalism. Fox 8 is committed to innovation and continued evolution in the use of existing technology, producing roughly 60 hours of news and locally originated programming per week.

WVUE is seeking an experienced journalist to join our award-winning news team as a Weekend Reporter/Anchor. This position will anchor 9/10 pm newscasts on Saturday & Sunday as well as serve as a reporter three weekdays. As a reporter, you will work closely with news managers and producers to create high-quality stories with integrity and accuracy.

• Gathering data and relevant information on local and national newsworthy events.
• Create and present accurate, fair, unbiased news content as assigned. Responsible for providing news and information across multiple platforms and for presenting content both inside WVUE studios and remotely.
• Must be visible in the community and make a reasonable number of appearances in the local DMA.
• Develop and maintain a network of news sources to create exclusive local news content.
• Stay current on both local and national news events.
• Work cross-functionally and cooperatively as a team member under tight deadlines.
• Interact professionally and effectively with all internal WVUE employees and external organizations.
• Read and understand a variety of materials ranging from daily newspapers/news sites, professional journals, technical reports, and legal documents.
• Interpret information to establish facts and determine truth.
• Be a creative thinker and find new and entertaining ways to present information.
• Well presented on-camera with the ability to deliver copy ready from a Teleprompter or similar device.
• Act as a team player and newsroom leader while displaying an ability to handle a variety of tasks, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, stressful environment.
• Work on special projects as assigned, including anchoring from the field.
• Demonstrated ability in good news judgment.
• Interact with all levels of station and corporate management while working well with producers, reporters, and technical staff to craft compelling and memorable newscasts.

• 2 years of experience as a television anchor or reporter in a top 125 market.
• Basic understanding of Windows-based electronics and the ability to learn ENPS as well as new systems as they are implemented.
• BS/BA in Journalism/Communications or equivalent background.
• Flexibility with respect to scheduling and/or assigned work shifts.
• Must…