617 News Anchor/MMJ

Wwaytv3; Leland (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

WWAY, the ABC, CBS, and CW affiliate serving coastal southeastern North Carolina, is seeking an experienced evening News Anchor to join our award-winning team in Leland. You will bring a compelling storytelling style to anchor the nightly newscasts and collaborate with a seasoned team of journalists across platforms.

The ideal candidate has strong live reporting and editorial judgment, excels at scripting and editing under tight deadlines, and maintains an engaging presence on broadcast,

Qualifications

• Professional television news anchoring and reporting experience required.
• Strong live reporting and ad-lib skills.
• Excellent writing, editorial judgment, and communication skills.
• Active and engaging presence on social media.

Responsibilities

• Anchor evening newscasts with professionalism, credibility, and personality
• Shoot, write, and edit franchise packages
• Deliver live reports during breaking news and severe weather coverage
• Write and proofread scripts to ensure accuracy, clarity, and strong storytelling
• Collaborate with producers, reporters, and newsroom leadership to produce compelling newscasts
• Mentor and encourage less-experienced newsroom staff
• Create and post engaging content for digital and social media platforms
• Represent WWAY at community events and public appearances

Skills

Anchor experience

Live reporting

News writing

Social media presence

Tools

ENPS experience

Job description

WWAY, the ABC, CBS, and CW affiliate serving beautiful coastal southeastern North Carolina, is looking for an experienced, dynamic evening News Anchor to join our award-winning news team.

We're seeking a journalist who is more than just a presenter. The ideal candidate is a strong storyteller with solid news judgment and a passion for connecting with viewers across broadcast, digital, and social media platforms. You'll join an experienced anchor team and play a key role in delivering impactful local journalism each day.

Responsibilities

• Anchor evening newscasts with professionalism, credibility, and personality
• Shoot, write, and edit franchise packages
• Deliver live reports during breaking news and severe weather coverage
• Write and proofread scripts to ensure accuracy, clarity, and strong storytelling
• Collaborate with producers, reporters, and newsroom leadership to produce compelling newscasts
• Help mentor and encourage less-experienced newsroom staff
• Create and post engaging content for digital and social media platforms
• Represent WWAY at community events and public appearances

Qualifications

• Previous professional television news anchoring and reporting experience required
• Strong live reporting and ad-lib skills
• Excellent writing, editorial judgment, and communication skills
• Active and engaging presence on social media
• Experience with newsroom systems such as ENPS is a plus
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record required

We utilize DMV and criminal background checks as a condition of employment.