News Anchor - (W/End Morning) - Wabi

Gray Media•Bangor, ME

1d•Onsite

About The Position

About Gray Media: Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 43 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's 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. About WABI: WABI TV5 (CBS/CW) is the market leader in news and weather for Eastern and Central Maine. We combine trusted local reporting with a forward-thinking, digital-first approach — from live TV to social platforms and a strong website presence. If you want a newsroom where local stories matter and digital storytelling is prioritized, this is the place. Job Summary/Description: Ready to jump-start your on-air career in a place that blends real community impact with digital reach? WABI TV5 is looking for a creative, social-savvy Weekend Morning Anchor/Producer to join our #1-rated legacy station based in Bangor, ME. Bangor is a vibrant, affordable place to live with a lively arts and food scene, outdoor recreation, and strong community connections. You'll be based in a city that offers easy access to Maine's coast, parks, and seasonal outdoor activities, all while working in a newsroom where your work reaches local viewers who care.

Requirements

Passionate storytellers who are comfortable on camera and excited about digital-first news.
Background in electronic media/journalism preferred, but strong demonstrated skills and drive count just as much.
Experience shooting and editing video; familiarity with running a live backpack or ENG unit is a plus.
Comfortable producing shows and working across TV and social platforms.
Clean driving record and valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

Anchor and produce WABI's Saturday and Sunday morning newscasts with creative freedom and support from an associate producer.
Report three days during the week, including on-location live shots and enterprise stories.
Own digital storytelling: shoot, edit, and post high-quality video and social content across platforms.
Anchor scheduled shows and breaking news from our digital news desk when needed.
Pitch and produce compelling stories that connect with local audiences — and grow your reel.
Opportunities for fill-in anchor shifts on other newscasts.
Fast on-air experience: weekend anchor slots give you real anchor time early in your career.
Mentorship & teamwork: learn from seasoned reporters, anchors, and meteorologists on a close-knit team.

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