NEWS ANCHOR (EVENING) - WHSV
About The Position
WHSV-TV/Gray Media is hiring an evening news anchor/producer to lead its evening editorial coverage and connect with the community across broadcast and digital platforms. The position 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 role provides editorial oversight for the evening newsroom and ensures coverage is accurate, fair, timely, and engaging across television, social media, the station app, and streaming platforms. The ideal candidate combines a confident, authentic on-air presence with strong producing and editorial judgment, digital-first thinking, collaboration, and the ability to mentor producers. The role is full-time and scheduled Monday through Friday, or as determined by the manager. Gray Media describes itself as a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, operating local television stations and digital assets.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of experience in a professional newsroom, including significant experience 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.
- Exceptional writing skills for conversational broadcast scripts and concise digital copy.
- Ability to make sound editorial decisions under deadline pressure.
- Ability and willingness to work the Monday-through-Friday evening shift, with an understanding that news schedules may not follow a 9-to-5 schedule.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with, or a deep understanding of, OTT/streaming platforms and engaging digital audiences.
- 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.
- Provide editorial leadership and general oversight for the evening news crew, making decisions that support accurate, fair, and timely coverage.
- Co-anchor the 6:00 p.m. newscast.
- Anchor the planned evening streaming newscast launching in 2027 and help shape its format.
- Extend evening coverage across social media, the station app, and streaming platforms.
- Collaborate with the team and mentor young producers.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage
- Dental coverage
- 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
- Focus on Caring
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
