ALERT DESK ANCHOR/REPORTER – WMC

WMC, Action News 5 in Memphis, is the NBC affiliate and legacy news station in the highly competitive Memphis, Tennessee, Market. Action News 5 is driven by the community. We find solutions to problems that impact the people across four states. Through in-depth journalism and local partnerships, we strive to inform, inspire, empower, and support Memphis and the Mid-South. Our team at WMC, Action News 5, is always pushing the technology envelope. Broadcast and digital media innovation are in our DNA. Our team produces 46.5 hours of local programming on broadcast and more than 100 hours on OTT, including nearly 60 NCAA Division I men’s and women’s sporting events for ESPN Plus.

Job Summary/Description:

Action News 5 is in search of a dynamic reporter/anchor who is ready to work in a modernized, fast-paced newsroom. The ideal candidate will have the ability to cover breaking news from the in-house ‘alert desk’, report live on active scenes, and fill in as an anchor. We’re looking for a newsroom ‘swiss army knife’ with a wide-ranging skill set. Quality writing and on-air delivery are a must.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

– Staff the ‘alert desk’ and ‘digital desk’ for engaging, live linear or streaming, in-house reports with a focus on urgent delivery
– Cover big breaking stories in the field on live TV
– Turn engaging and interesting news packages that can air in all day parts
– Fill-in anchor when called on
– Develop sources in the community to ensure impactful and unique content
– Have flexibility in schedule

Qualifications/Requirements:

– At least 3 years of on-air experience
– Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or a related field
– Strong news judgment and the ability to gather information
– Excellent written and verbal communication skills with solid knowledge of AP Style
– Able to work well under pressure, meet daily deadlines, and handle limited supervision
– Highly self-motivated with a proactive mindset and strong sense of initiative
– Familiarity with Canva, basic video editing tools, and social media scheduling platforms preferred
– A sharp eye for detail and a willingness to learn new and evolving technologies
– Comfortable working independently and collaboratively as part of a team

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)

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Additional Info:

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