Harrisonburg,VA
Gray Media,Inc.
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About Gray Media:
Gray Media 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 WHSV:
WHSV is located in Harrisonburg, Virginia situated in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley. WHSV has just been named a finalist for "Outstanding News Operation of the Virginias" by the Virginias Associated Press Broadcasters (Feb. 2025). It's an award we are no stranger to. We unveiled a brand new studio with the latest technology in September 2022. We believe in an inviting culture. We work hard and play hard. Our team produces nearly 30 hours of local news each week. We strive to bring our viewers the best content on all platforms. Harrisonburg is a thriving community; home of James Madison University. We're located two hours from Washington, D.C. and Richmond. We are the area's ABC, CBS, and FOX affiliates.
Job Summary/Description:
Do you love the idea of waking up our viewers with the latest news from overnight? WHSV-TV in Harrisonburg, Virginia has an opportunity to join our popular morning show, "Daybreak". In this role, you'll produce and host the "New This Morning" segment on our 5:00-7:00 a.m. morning newscast. Work alongside a tight-knit morning team in our brand-new state-of-the-art studio.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
– Produce/anchor our "New This Morning" segment on our morning newscast, "Daybreak"
– Produce/anchor our "Daybreak After Hours" segment on our streaming desk
– Report (MMJ) during the second half of your day. This will be a story that will air the following day on Daybreak.
– Must enjoy and excel at creative writing and storytelling
– Ability to shoot and edit your own video/stories
– Ability to break down longer-form national stories into "snackable" segments on "Daybreak"
– Post stories and breaking news to our digital platforms (website, social media)
– Research, gather, and provide information in the most accurate, appealing, timely, and creative way possible using all available resources
– Develop and maintain sources
– Contribute story ideas daily
– Demonstrate sound news judgment
– Collaborate with others to present stories/news in the best way possible
Qualifications/Requirements:
– Degree in journalism, communications, or related field
– Must be a "morning person". This shift requires arriving at the station around 3:30 a.m.
– 1-year previous news experience preferred
– Live reporting experience preferred
– While primarily on a Monday-Friday morning shift, flexibility in scheduling to respond to the changing news landscape is required
– Familiarity with non-linear editing, TVU, Sony ENG, Social Media
– Experience writing, producing, shooting, and editing video
If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter, and references
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
WHSV-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company
Additional Info:
Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.
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HOW TO APPLY
If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on “apply now”, upload your resume, cover letter and references.