Traffic Anchor/MMJ

WCSC Live 5 has an immediate opening for a Traffic Anchor/MMJ for the market’s #1 morning newscast. As one of the fastest-growing cities in the country, traffic in the Charleston metro is one of Live 5’s top priorities. The successful candidate will be a strong anchor who can build traffic maps, ad lib breaking news, and is quick to pick up the phone and track down information. They will be expected to build a strong knowledge of the area’s traffic trouble spots and communicate how to safely navigate around them. The position also entails MMJ responsibilities, including turning packages and live shots a few times per week.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

– Must be prepared to work early morning, holidays & weekends as assigned
– Must have good writing skills
– Be able to work well under strict deadline pressure
– MMJ experience preferred
– Knowledge of the Charleston area preferred
– Will report on issues relevant to the community
– Will shoot video, write, edit, and post all news stories

Qualifications/Requirements:

– The successful applicant’s background must include, at a minimum, a bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism or a related field.
– You must be a self-starter, with knowledge of and ability to operate state-of-the-art television news equipment, as well as website publishing and social media.
– You MUST provide a link to your resume reel.

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 (include your demo reel)

WCSC, 2126 Charlie Hall Blvd, Charleston, SC  29414