News Anchor/Reporter

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 WVUE:

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 affect 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.

Job Summary/Description:

WVUE is seeking an experienced journalist to join our award-winning news team as weekend Anchor/Reporter. As a reporter, you will work closely with news managers and producers to create high-quality stories with integrity and accuracy.

Primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

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 to present content both inside WVUE studios and remotely
Must be visible in the community and make a reasonable amount 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
The ability to interact professionally and effectively with all internal WVUE employees and external organizations
Ability to read and understand a variety of materials ranging from daily newspapers/news sites, professional journals, technical reports and legal documents
Ability to interpret information to establish facts and determine truth
Ability to be a creative thinker and find new and entertaining ways to present information
Should be 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
Have the willingness to anchor from the field and work on special projects as assigned
Demonstrated ability of good news judgment
Ability to interact with all levels of station and corporate management while working well with producers, reporters and technical staff to help craft compelling and memorable newscasts

Qualifications/Requirements:

3 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 be willing to work in New Orleans, LA