WOWT Daybreak Anchor/Reporter
January 6, 2014
Maximum Application Deadline: March 3, 2014
Applicants will be notified of Position Closing.
The Daybreak Anchor/Reporter will co-anchor our Monday – Friday 2 ½ hour morning newscast. As well as produce and anchor a Midday newscast. He/she will have a demonstrated ability to anchor with personality and energy.
We’re looking for a pioneer in the next generation of newscasters. We report news on every platform available to our viewers. Successful candidates will have a demonstrated ability to anchor, report, post web stories/pictures/video from both the field and television station. Successful candidates will also have the ability to deliver compelling stories from the viewer in.
Candidates should have at least three years’ experience as a newscast anchor for a broadcast news station or news website. Duties of this job include anchoring, live reporting, creative writing, producing and posting of news stories, both hard news and features. Must have good writing skills and must be able to work well under strict deadline pressure.
The successful applicant’s background must include, at minimum, a bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or a related field. He/she must be a self-starter, with knowledge of and ability to operate state-of-the-art television news equipment as well as website publishing.
Applicant MUST provide a resume internet link (preferred) or DVD representative of his/her work. DVD’s will not be returned.
Submit resume and cover letter electronically to:
hr@wowt.com
By fax to 402.233.7885
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
Only if you don’t have electronic access, please mail your resume to or complete an application at:
WOWT-TV
Attn: Human Resources
3501 Farnam Street
Omaha, NE 68131
WOWT-TV / Gray Television Group, Inc. participates in E-Verify, is a drug-free company and requires pre-employment drug testing.
Also, if applicable to the position, MVR/Driver’s review and testing. EOE (All positions must show flexibility for evolving or changing operational needs. Hours, shifts, responsibilities, etc. are subject to change at management discretion.)
Gray Television Group, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical handicap or marital status. Discriminatory employment practices are specifically prohibited by the Federal Communications Commission. If you believe your Equal Employment Rights have been violated, you may contact the FCC in Washington, D.C. 20054, or other appropriate state or local agencies.