NEWS ANCHOR (EVENING) - WMTV

WMTV-Station-Madison, WI
615 Forward Drive
Madison, WI 53711, USA

About Gray Media
Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. 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. Gray also owns a full‑service digital agency and several video production companies.

About WMTV
WMTV is the NBC and CW affiliate headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin. WMTV is the reigning Medium Market News Operation and Station of the Year for the Wisconsin Broadcaster’s Association. The team earned two National Edward R. Murrow Awards in 2025.

Job Summary
Madison’s most‑watched news station, WMTV, has an immediate opening for an evening anchor/reporter. The role is a high‑profile position demanding leadership, ambition, and a daily impact in both streaming and traditional content.

Duties / Responsibilities

Serve as the evening 5/6/9/10 p.m. co‑anchor, contributing daily to elevating the team and newscasts.

Act as an ambassador of the station, championing community initiatives such as the WMTV Diaper Drive and the Share Your Holidays campaign.

Make a noticeable impact in both streaming and traditional broadcast content.

Mentor others on the team and lead by example.

Be willing to evolve, try new things, and embrace change in newsroom operations.

Qualifications / Description

Minimum three years of newsroom experience.

A college degree in journalism or a related field.

Established, responsible presence on digital platforms, including the station website, social media, and streaming services.

Understanding of and adherence to AP Style and broadcast writing for television.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, proven news judgement, and the ability to make ethical calls while balancing speed and accuracy.

Strong work ethic, organizational, and leadership skills.

Ability to work quickly, meet deadlines, multitask, and remain composed during breaking news.

Nighttime position with the ability to work long hours, overtime, weekends, and overnights when warranted for breaking news or specialized coverage.

Must be able to carry 35+ pounds of gear and be experienced in shooting and editing unique content.

All anchors are expected to know how to use the Mobile Media Kahuna (MMJ) as needed.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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.

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