Morning/Noon Weather Anchor - News Co-Anchor

WTAP-TV, the NBC affiliate in Parkersburg, WV / Marietta, Ohio, is seeking a weather anchor / news co-anchor for our 90 minute morning show. This person also will anchor weather during our noon newscast. This position is open NOW.

Previous weather experience AND news anchoring experience at a commercial or college television station is required.

WTAP has a fantastic-looking studio set, a brand new production and control room, non-linear newsroom editing facilities, tapeless cameras and playout capabilities, a news bureau across the Ohio River in Marietta and a microwave truck. We also have two other affiliates, "FOX Parkersburg" and "My5." WTAP-TV is one of more than 30 stations owned by Gray Television, Inc.

We're looking for a self-motivated, enterprising journalist who's able to work well with others in a small team environment. You will work hard, but you also will learn a lot. Finalists for the job must be able to demonstrate good writing and spelling skills. A college degree in telecommunications/broadcast journalism and an excellent driving record (which will be verified) are required. A familiarity with AccuWeather's Cinema Live HD, Avid iNews and posting content to websites is highly desired. A willingness and ability to hit the streets to cover breaking news is essential. Applicants MUST meet ALL of the above criteria.

Absolutely no phone calls, faxes or e-mails! Please RUSH cover letters, resumes, references and DVD-Rs showing samples of your best weather anchoring, your best news anchoring and your best reporting to WTAP-TV, Attn: Bruce Layman, One Television Plaza, Parkersburg, WV, 26101.

Please indicate that you're applying for the WEATHER ANCHOR position.

WTAP-TV is an equal opportunity employer. Employment discrimination because of race, color, national origin or sex is prohibited by the FCC and other federal, state and local agencies. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.