Gray Television is hiring: NEWS ANCHOR (MORNING) - WFIE in Evansville

About Gray Media Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formerly known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation's largest owner of top‑rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of U.S. television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top‑rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second‑highest‑rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 45 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV households. Gray also owns Gray Digital Media, a full‑service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with advanced products and services. Other media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios. About WFIE 14 News, the Tri‑State’s News and Weather Leader and NBC affiliate, is the dominant #1 news team on all platforms in Evansville, Indiana (DMA 109). We cover stories in southwestern Indiana, southeastern Illinois, and western Kentucky on air, online, and streaming. Job Summary/Description 14 News seeks a strong candidate to co‑anchor our weekday morning newscast. We need an aggressive anchor who is passionate about covering local news and weather, an energetic “morning person” who can give viewers something to look forward to. The role requires solo‑anchoring for several hours, involvement in newsroom operations, content creation for streaming platforms, and proactive idea generation for editorial meetings. Duties/Responsibilities Anchor at least 2.5 hours of news a day and consistent streaming hits as assigned. Serve in a leadership role, assisting in overnight editorial decisions. Collaborate with show producers to acquire, treat, and write news content. Research, gather, write, and edit news stories for on‑air and online. Write in a clear, concise, conversational manner. Possess excellent interview and conversational writing/presentation skills. Report “live” on the scene during breaking news or weather. Report on special projects as assigned. Develop and maintain sources of information. Demonstrate sound news judgment. Mentor other team members. Utilize non‑linear editing equipment. Participate in story selection meetings. Attend, host, or speak at schools and community events. Post and regularly update stories and other material on the web and social media. Occasionally shoot stories for newscasts. Follow clothing and appearance guidelines set by news management. Learn a broad and working knowledge of the viewing area, including people, places, things, and history. Perform other job‑related duties as assigned. Meet tight deadlines and work well under pressure. Maintain professional and ethical conduct in the station and in the community. Maintain a positive work atmosphere. Stay current with national and local news and weather. Qualifications/Requirements 2–3 years of experience as a television anchor. Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field is preferred. Experience with ENPS and Edius editing is a plus. Ability to shoot and edit videos, write scripts, and effectively communicate live on‑air. Present information in a fair, unbiased manner. Application Process If you feel you’re qualified, please visit https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, enter the job title or station call letters, click “apply now,” and upload your resume, cover letter, and references. Current employees may apply through the Gray‑TV UltiPro self‑service portal. Additional Info Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. The company complies with all applicable state and local nondiscrimination laws. Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on the factors listed above. Improper interference with employees’ ability to perform their duties may result in discipline, up to and including discharge. WFIE‑TV/Gray Media is a drug‑free company. Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr