Gray Media is hiring: NEWS ANCHOR - (W/END MORNING) - WABI in Bangor

NEWS ANCHOR - (W/END MORNING) - WABI

Gray Media, a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, is the nation’s largest owner of top‑rated local television stations and digital assets. WABI TV5 (CBS/CW) is the market leader in news and weather for Eastern and Central Maine.

We are looking for a creative, social‑savvy Weekend Morning Anchor/Producer to join our #1‑rated legacy station based in Bangor, ME. The role offers fast on‑air experience, mentorship, and the opportunity to shape digital storytelling.

Job Summary / Description

As Weekend Morning Anchor/Producer you will anchor and produce WABI’s Saturday and Sunday morning newscasts, report on‑location stories, shoot and edit high‑quality video and social content, and anchor scheduled shows from the digital news desk when needed. You will also pitch and produce stories that resonate with local audiences and have the chance to fill in on other newscasts.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Anchor and produce Saturday and Sunday morning newscasts with creative freedom.
• Report three days during the week, including on‑location live shots and enterprise stories.
• Own digital storytelling: shoot, edit, and post high‑quality video and social content across platforms.
• Anchor scheduled shows and breaking news from the digital news desk when needed.
• Pitch and produce compelling stories that connect with local audiences.
• Opportunities for fill‑in anchor shifts on other newscasts.
• Receive mentorship and teamwork from seasoned reporters, anchors, and meteorologists.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Passionate storyteller comfortable on camera and excited about digital‑first news.
• Background in electronic media/journalism preferred but strong demonstrated skills and drive count.
• Experience shooting and editing video; familiarity with running a live backpack or ENG unit is a plus.
• Comfortable producing shows and working across TV and social platforms.
• Clean driving record and valid driver’s license.

If you feel you’re qualified, visit https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, or apply via the Gray‑TV UltiPro self‑service portal for current employees.

WABI‑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.