Gray Media is hiring: NEWS ANCHOR/MMJ (MORNING) -WJHG in Panama City

Company Overview Gray Media, formerly Gray Television, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. It owns and operates top‑rated local television stations and digital assets across 113 markets, reaching approximately 36% of U.S. TV households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with a number one station, 100 with a top‑two station, and the largest Telemundo affiliate group serving nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV households. Gray Digital Media offers national and local clients advanced digital marketing strategies, and the company also owns video production companies and studio production facilities. About WJHG/WECP The WJHG‑TV/NBC and WECP‑TV/CBS Affiliate in Panama City Beach, Florida, serves a region known for its booming tourism industry, local military bases, and growing economy. The station is committed to high‑quality journalism and community service, and it maintains a full‑service digital marketing department. Job Summary WJHG is seeking an energetic, charismatic, and professional journalist to join its award‑winning morning show team. The ideal candidate has proven experience as a multi‑market journalist (MMJ) and news anchor with strong live reporting, shooting, writing, editing, and anchoring skills. The role requires early morning on‑air presence, versatility across broadcast and streaming platforms, and the ability to handle a wide range of stories on a daily basis. Duties / Responsibilities Excellent on‑air communication and reading skills. Strong ad‑lib ability and on‑air stamina for weekday broadcasts at 4:30 am. Conduct live interviews covering both serious and community topics. Develop and deliver solo MMJ stories quickly on deadline. Propose and implement creative ideas while staying current on trending topics. Anchor news on broadcast and streaming platforms, including filling in midday newscasts. Flexibly fill in on other shifts, holidays, and weekends as required. Represent the station at community events as directed by management. Qualifications / Requirements Minimum 2–5 years of on‑air experience in a professional newsroom. Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, Media Communications, or a related field. On‑air reel demonstrating live reporting, anchoring, and reporting skills. Experience working in a professional broadcast setting. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills suitable for an early‑morning newsroom. Technical proficiency across broadcast, digital/streaming, social media, and web platforms. Demonstrated news judgment and ethical decision‑making in difficult situations. Valid driver's license and ability to meet Gray Television driving requirements. Application Instructions If you feel you’re qualified, please visit https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings and search by job title, station call letters, or click "apply now." Upload your resume, cover letter, and references. Current employees can apply through the Gray‑TV UltiPro self‑service portal. Additional Information WJHG‑TV/Gray Media is a drug‑free company. 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 federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws in all employment terms and conditions. Gray Media expressly prohibits 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 employee job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge. #J-18808-Ljbffr