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NEWS ANCHOR (MORNING) - WIS Job at Gray Media in Columbia

NEWS ANCHOR (MORNING) - WIS Job at Gray Media in Columbia

MediabistroColumbia, SC, United States
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Job Summary / Description

Love mornings? Love news? We have a rare opportunity to join WIS 10 Sunrise (M-F), the top-rated morning news in Columbia, SC, as an anchor. Help us start every day with energy and passion and deliver the stories that matter most to our community. This is a high-profile position that demands initiative, leadership, and versatility. Collaboration with producers to shape smart, impactful newscasts is key, along with the ability to spot, develop, and deliver the best content for our viewers. You should feel comfortable with field anchoring as well as telling great stories.

Responsibilities

  • Strong on-air presence with excellent live delivery
  • Solid reporting skills with a commitment to accuracy and ethics
  • Comfort in sharing information across all platforms
  • Speed and precision in writing, fact-checking, shooting, and editing
  • Great news judgment and the drive to innovate for both broadcast and digital

Qualifications / Requirements

  • Minimum two years of newsroom experience, preferred. A college degree in journalism or a related field.
  • The ideal candidate will be aggressive with breaking news and will understand the execution of accountability storytelling.
  • Understanding of and adherence to AP Style (on digital platforms) and broadcast writing for television.
  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), proven news judgment, ethics, and integrity.
  • Strong work ethic, organizational, and leadership skills. Must be able to work quickly, meet deadlines, multitask, and show composure, especially during breaking news.
  • Ability to work long hours / overtime, weekends, and overnights as needed for breaking news and specialized coverage.
  • Must be able to carry 35+ pounds, with experience in shooting and editing video. Content creator skills are expected even with photojournalist teammates on staff.

    • Seniority level

  • Entry level

    • Employment type

  • Full-time

    • Job function

  • Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing / Editing

    • Industries

  • Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

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