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SPORTS ANCHOR/MMJ (W/END) - WEEK-TV

Gray Media · East Peoria, IL, USA ·

Pay:
$20-$25/hr
Job type:
Full Time

About Gray Media: 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 U.S. 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 of such markets that were 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
Salary/Wage

$20.00 - $25.00/hr (based on experience)
Shift and Schedule

Mon - Fri (or at the Manager's Discretion)
Job Type

Full-Time
Job Summary/Description

Our award-winning duopoly, WEEK-NBC & ABC, is looking for a passionate sports journalist who can command the sports anchor desk. The right hire will anchor our highly successful weekend sportscast and find compelling sports stories 3 days during the week.
Responsibilities

Produce, write, shoot, and edit daily sports-related stories for our newscasts
Assist in planning daily and long-term promotable coverage for the station and other Gray stations
Produce and lead effort in production of sports specials throughout the year
Help produce our "Prep Rally" and other daily sports segments
Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, or related field, or equivalent training and/or experience.
Strong local sports judgment.
Videography and non-linear editing experience.
Application Instructions

To apply, visit our careers page and search for the position. Accepting applications from current employees through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal is possible.
EEO Statement

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.
WEEK-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company.

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