News Anchor (Evening) - Whsv

Gray Media • Harrisonburg, VA

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About The Position

Gray Media is seeking an evening anchor/producer to lead editorial coverage and serve as a trusted voice for the community. The role produces and anchors the 10:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. newscasts, co-anchors the 6:00 p.m. newscast, and will anchor an evening streaming newscast planned to launch in 2027. The position shapes coverage across television, social media, the station app, and streaming platforms, while guiding the evening newsroom team and making timely editorial decisions.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of professional newsroom experience, including significant experience both anchoring and producing.
• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field.
• Proficiency with newsroom computer systems such as ENPS and non-linear editing software.
• Experience with or a deep understanding of OTT/streaming platforms and digital audience engagement.
• Exceptional writing skills for conversational broadcast scripts and concise digital copy.
• Ability to work the evening shift Monday through Friday and adapt to a news schedule that may extend beyond standard business hours.

Nice To Haves

• Previous editorial leadership experience, such as Executive Producer or Managing Editor.

Responsibilities

• Produce and anchor the 10:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. newscasts.
• Lead the evening shift, provide general oversight to the night crew, and make editorial decisions to ensure coverage is accurate, fair, and timely.
• Co-anchor the 6:00 p.m. newscast.
• Anchor the planned evening streaming newscast launching in 2027.
• Drive multi-platform engagement by publishing and adapting evening coverage for social media, the station app, and streaming platforms.
• Mentor young producers and collaborate with the newsroom team.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage
• Health Savings Account with company contributions
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employer-paid life and disability benefits
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption and surrogacy benefits
• 401(k) plan with matching and profit-sharing contributions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary benefits, including hospital indemnity, critical illness, accident insurance, and supplemental life insurance
• Paid time off, including relocation PTO

What This Job Offers

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