News Anchor - (Primary - Evening) - Wafb

Gray Media • Baton Rouge, LA

22h • Onsite

About The Position

WAFB-TV, the dominant CBS affiliate in Baton Rouge, is seeking a primary news anchor to help lead its flagship newscasts and uphold the high standards its viewers expect. The ideal candidate is a strong, credible on-air leader who can drive excellence not only on linear TV but across all platforms, including digital. This is an overnight shift position from 11:30 pm to 7:30 am, and a college degree is required.

Requirements

• Demonstrated on-air anchoring experience; main/lead evening anchoring preferred
• Strong news judgment, solid newsroom ethics, and a calm presence under pressure
• Excellent writing and script-editing skills (AP style)
• Comfortable appearing on and creating content for multiple platforms, including digital and social
• Professional, approachable demeanor and commitment to representing the station publicly
• Team-first collaborator with high standards for accuracy and accountability
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism/communications (or equivalent experience)

Responsibilities

• Anchor WAFB’s newscasts with confident, accurate, and engaging delivery
• Play a leadership role in delivering breaking news, severe weather, and major event coverage across TV, streaming, web, and social platforms
• Work closely with producers and newsroom leadership on daily editorial decisions and show execution
• Write and edit scripts with clarity, urgency, and accuracy under deadline
• Contribute to WAFB’s digital presence by creating and sharing content (posting, streaming, short-form video, social engagement) that extends the reach of our journalism
• Participate in enterprise story development, interviews, and special coverage as needed
• Serve as a visible ambassador for WAFB through public appearances, community events, and station initiatives

What This Job Offers

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