NEWS ANCHOR (W/DAY EVENING) - WEEK-TV

Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first- and/or second-highest-rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 such markets measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 47 markets and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Our additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical(Rx), Dental and Vision Coverage

Health Savings Account with Company contributions

Flexible Spending Account

Employer-paid life and disability benefits

Paid parental leave benefits

Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits

401(k) Plan, including matching and profit-sharing contributions

Employee Assistance Program

Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage

Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO

Focus on Caring

$50,000 - $70,000/yr. (based on experience)

Shift and Schedule
Mon. - Fri. (or at Manager\u0027s Discretion)

Job Type
Full-Time

Job Summary/Description
The ideal candidate tracks current events and delivers news stories in a clear, engaging, and impartial manner. They stay informed by monitoring news sources, reviewing newspapers and publications, and attending relevant community events and press opportunities as needed.

Responsibilities include collaborating daily with MMJs, the Assignment Manager, and the Assistant News Director to develop and execute a fast-paced, smoothly sequenced, and fact-based newscast. The anchor helps shape rundowns and story priorities, communicates clearly with the production team to ensure timing and transitions are tight, and confirms key facts and details before going to air. They also remain flexible with breaking news and live changes, maintaining a calm, professional delivery throughout the broadcast.

Please note - primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the information listed above.

Qualifications/Requirements

Degree in journalism or communications, computer literacy, including newsroom computer systems

Minimum two (2) years of experience reporting as an MMJ in a broadcast newsroom

Videography and non-linear editing experience

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 at every location where 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\u0027s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

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.

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