News Anchor (Evening) - Wowt

Gray Media • Omaha, NE

1d • Onsite

About The Position

WOWT First Alert 6 is looking for an experienced, dynamic Evening Anchor to be a cornerstone of our on-air team. This is not a read-the-prompter role. We want someone who is deeply invested in the news, brings strong editorial instincts to the desk, and is an active presence in the newsroom every day.

WOWT is a modern facility equipped with state-of-the-art technology, and with our leading broadcast news, we provide award-winning local news coverage, dedicated community service, and effective marketing solutions for area businesses. Omaha is one of the most progressive cities in the Midwest, with a strong market supported by several national industries. The Omaha area boasts an array of top attractions that can’t be matched, from the World Famous Henry Doorly Zoo to the NCAA Men’s College World Series. Omaha is popular for our downtown, which is home to a revitalized riverfront and the Historic Old Market.

Gray Media is 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 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communication, journalism, or related field
• Applicant MUST provide a resume internet link.
• At least 4 years of experience as a news anchor in a professional broadcast environment.
• A genuine passion for news and a desire to be more than a face on the set — someone who wants to be involved in the content.
• Strong editorial instincts and news judgment, with an understanding of what makes a story a First Alert.
• Excellent on-air presence and the ability to deliver news clearly, professionally, and with authority.
• Strong writing skills and the ability to write accurately and creatively under deadline pressure.
• Comfortable and confident leading live breaking news coverage.
• Comfortable and enthusiastic about streaming, willing to anchor special content and breaking news coverage on streaming platforms.
• Active and engaging on social media, with an understanding of how to connect with audiences across platforms.
• Strong people skills and a collaborative, team-first attitude.
• Applicant MUST provide a resume internet link

Responsibilities

• Co-anchor evening newscasts with authority, credibility, and a strong First Alert presence.
• Contribute to content beyond the desk, as a working reporter developing and breaking stories, or as an editorial leader helping shape newscast content and direction.
• Champion the First Alert brand on-air and in the newsroom, modeling urgency, accuracy, and viewer-focused storytelling.
• Respond to breaking news with confidence and composure, leading coverage live on-air and across platforms.
• Be an active part of our streaming strategy, comfortable anchoring streaming-exclusive content, special coverage, and breaking news as needed.
• Write and prepare material for newscasts with strong, clear, conversational copy.
• Engage actively with viewers on social media, including Facebook, Instagram, and other platforms.
• Serve as a positive, collaborative presence in the newsroom and a trusted face in the Omaha community.
• Make public appearances on behalf of the station as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level