Description & Qualifications
WAAY-TV, is looking for a true team player and leader to join our dynamic staff as an Anchor of WAAY 31 News. The qualified candidate should possess a history of being a dynamic journalist committed to telling impactful stories both on-air and on-line. You will work closely with an experienced team of journalists and other anchors in developing fast-paced, informative local news segments, and leading in breaking news execution. Excellent news judgement is a must.

The ideal candidate should be known as a respected newsroom leader, work collaboratively with all who are part of this team, and have the ability and demeanor to guide a team, mentor others, and grow themselves. Strong writing and interpersonal skills are required. Involvement in local communities is expected. The ideal candidate:

• Thrives on breaking news and delivers it with urgency and clarity
• Has a proven track record of enterprise reporting, cultivating sources and the ability to uncover big stories
• Is equally comfortable anchoring from the desk, reporting in the field, and creating content on social media
• Understands connecting with audiences and consumers of information wherever they are
• Doesn’t just read press releases, but has the ability to seek truth which often requires asking tough questions

Minimum Requirements
A degree in journalism or a related field is required in addition to experience that reflects success in newsroom leadership. Five or more years’ experience as an Anchor and same or more as a Reporter is preferred. Ability to shoot and edit video is a plus. Compensation is based on experience.

Terms of Employment
This is a full-time position during regular business hours with the potential of extra time required to meet monthly deadlines and to fulfill obligations to critical projects.

About the Huntsville, Alabama Region
Huntsville is Alabama’s largest city and growing, making a market jump from 81 to 75 in the most recent Nielsen DMA rankings. The city is consistently voted as one of the Best Places to Live in the Country by US News and World Report. Forbes Magazine describes Huntsville as “The South’s Best-Kept Secret Destination.” Rolling mountains, lakes and rivers surround the city. We are home to NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center, Space Camp, the US Army’s Aviation and Missile command, Redstone Arsenal and the second largest research park in the country. Nashville is a two-hour drive, and Atlanta is a little more than three hours away. WAAY is home to SEC Football.

A pre-employment background check is required.

Cover letter, resume, and references should be submitted to:

News Director, WAAY-TV
1000 Monte Sano Blvd
Huntsville, AL 35801

Or emailed to: jobs@waaytv.com • EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

WAAY TV • 1000 Monte Sano Boulevard • Huntsville, Alabama 35801