News Anchor (Evening) - Weau

Gray Media • Eau Claire, WI

13d • Onsite

About The Position

WEAU seeks an experienced, energetic journalist who understands that today’s audiences discover news on their phones first. As one of our main anchors, you’ll help lead our digital-first strategy by delivering authoritative coverage across streaming, social media, web, and television. You’ll be the voice and face of WEAU during critical afternoon and evening hours, building trust through sharp storytelling, platform-native delivery, and real-time engagement. This is a high-visibility role in a fast-paced, multi-platform newsroom that demands excellence, adaptability, and unwavering editorial integrity.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or related field.
• Previous anchoring and/or reporting experience.
• Strong writing and editing skills with mastery of AP style.
• Excellent on-camera presence with natural, conversational delivery.
• Knowledge of newsroom ethics, public records, and verification practices.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Proficient with teleprompter, newsroom computer systems, digital CMS tools, and broadcast equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Leadership: Sets tone for digital-forward coverage; positively influences newsroom culture.
• Adaptability: Thrives amid breaking news, rapid updates, and multi-platform demands.
• Collaboration: Works seamlessly with producers, reporters, editors, and digital teams.
• News Judgment: Makes sound editorial decisions with strong digital instincts.
• Integrity: Upholds ethical standards; never compromises accuracy for speed.
• Resilience: Manages demanding schedule and the pace of live and digital news.

Responsibilities

• Anchor afternoon and evening newscasts, breaking news cut-ins, and streaming segments with consistent quality.
• Conduct interviews with newsmakers, experts, and community leaders across broadcast and digital platforms.
• Pivot quickly during breaking news, delivering timely updates for streaming, mobile alerts, and social feeds.
• Maintain a professional, credible on-air presence tailored to each platform.
• Collaborate with producers on story selection, rundowns, and digital-first coverage plans.
• Pitch and develop stories that resonate across mobile, social media, and streaming environments.
• Participate in daily editorial meetings with a focus on multi-platform distribution.
• Review and approve scripts for accuracy, clarity, and digital optimization.
• Produce newscasts and assist with editing when needed.
• Contribute original reporting, including field coverage and digital exclusives.
• Write clear, accurate, AP-style scripts for broadcast, streaming, web, and social.
• Commit to digital-first storytelling, including vertical video, platform native clips, and real-time updates.
• Post stories, video, and breaking developments to the station website, app, and social channels with audience-focused framing.
• Collaborate closely with digital producers and editors to ensure accuracy, speed, and editorial integrity.
• Engage viewers across on-air, streaming, social media, and in-person channels.
• Represent WEAU at community events and other public appearances.
• Respond to audience feedback and help shape coverage based on community needs and digital trends.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.
• Compliance with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
• Prohibition of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

What This Job Offers

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