NEWS ANCHOR - WBNG Job at GRAY MEDIA in Prairie Village

Location: WBNG-Station-Johnson, NY
560 Columbia Dr
Johnson City, NY 13790, USA

WBNG is the CBS affiliate in Binghamton, NY. We are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and the nation's largest owner of top‑rated local television stations and digital assets. Join our multi‑platform newsroom and award‑winning team as a news anchor.

$45,000 - $48,000 yearly

Shift/Schedule:

Mon. - Fri. (or at Manager's Discretion)

Job Type:

Full‑Time

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

Responsibilities

Anchor primetime newscasts: deliver the day’s most important news with authority, empathy, and a conventional style that connects with our audience.

Host "Around The Tiers": bring high energy and fun to our lifestyle program, interview local newsmakers, business owners, and community leaders, and contribute some producing skills to the show.

Connect with the community: represent WBNG at local events and appearances to help showcase what the Southern Tier has to offer.

Lead in the newsroom: serve as a mentor for our team, helping to shape editorial direction and maintain high standards for every story and show.

Own the digital space: craft engaging social media and digital content that drives viewers to our platforms.

Qualifications

Solid news judgment, strong writing skills, and a proven ability to effectively communicate as a newscast anchor with the personality to host a lifestyle show.

A digital‑first mindset that proves you understand the news doesn’t stop when the cameras turn off; you’re active on social media and comfortable creating for streaming.

At least two years of experience anchoring and connecting with your audience preferred.

Familiarity with newsroom systems (like ENPS) and basic video editing is a big plus.

A driver’s license and a good driving record are required.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. 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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