DAYBREAK "NEW THIS MORNING" REPORTER - WHSV

Gray Media; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 51,577,000 - 53,010,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Life and disability benefits

Paid parental leave

401(k) with matching

Employee Assistance Program

Relocation PTO

Paid Time Off

Job summary

WHSV-TV/Gray Media in the Shenandoah Valley seeks a high-energy, digital-first storyteller to join our award-winning Daybreak team as the New This Morning Reporter. You won’t just read the news; you’ll set the tone for viewers’ days across TV, social, and streaming platforms.

You will produce and anchor the Daybreak morning segment, adapt national stories for snackable formats, and actively engage audiences on social while collaborating with the Daybreak producer/anchor and meteorologist to

Qualifications

• A morning-person mindset at 3:30 AM start.
• Digital-first mindset for multi-platform news delivery.
• Anchoring and live streaming capabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own the morning: produce and anchor Daybreak segment from 5:00–7:00 a.m., delivering key updates with urgency and personality.
• Lead the streaming morning show Daybreak+, reaching audiences anywhere they watch.
• Drive digital engagement by posting and engaging on social platforms during overnight news.

Skills

Morning-person mindset

Digital-first DNA

Anchoring ambition

Journalistic chops

Technical versatility

Community heart

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism or communications

Tools

Basic editing tools

Digital posting tools

Job description

About Gray Media:

Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first- and/or second-highest-rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 such markets measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group, with 46 markets, and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies and the most advanced digital products and services. Our additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, as well as studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

About Gray Media:

Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first- and/or second-highest-rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 such markets measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group, with 46 markets, and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies and the most advanced digital products and services. Our additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, as well as studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

We understand that life needs balance. That is why we offer our employees and eligible family members a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Comprehensive Medical(Rx), Dental and Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account with Company contributions
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employer-paid life and disability benefits
• Paid parental leave benefits
• Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits
• 401(k) Plan, including matching and profit-sharing contributions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage
• Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO
• Focus on Caring

Salary/Wage:

$18.00 - $18.50/hr.

Shift and Schedule:

Mon. - Fri. (3:30 am - 1:30 pm) - *or as dictated by news and staffing needs*

Job Type:

Full-Time

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Career-defining opportunities:

From anchoring your own stream to being part of an elite news operation, this is where you grow your brand.

Award-winning culture:

Join a team that is consistently recognized for excellence by the Virginia Associated Press Broadcasters.

The Shenandoah Valley:

Live and work in one of the most beautiful regions in the country, with a community that truly values local news.

Innovation at the core:

At Gray Media, we’re not just keeping up with the future of media—we’re building it.

Job Summary/Description:

Are you the kind of person who actually loves mornings? (Or at least knows how to fake it really well with a strong cup of coffee?) WHSV-TV in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley is looking for a high-energy, digital-first storyteller to join our award-winning "Daybreak" team. As our "New This Morning" Reporter, you won't just be reading the news; you'll be the first voice our viewers hear, setting the tone for their day across TV, social media, and our growing streaming platforms.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Own the morning: Produce and anchor our "New This Morning" segment in our Daybreak newscasts, which air live from 5 a.m. - 7 a.m., delivering the most critical overnight updates with urgency and personality. You should have the ability to break down longer-form national stories into "snackable" segments on "Daybreak."
• Lead the stream: Take the center seat by anchoring your own dedicated streaming morning show, Daybreak+, reaching our audience wherever they are watching.
• Drive digital engagement: Don’t just wait for the 5:00 a.m. hit—engage our followers on social and digital platforms as news breaks overnight.
• Craft compelling stories: Shoot, write, edit, and present content that is conversational, informative, and visually engaging for a multi-platform world. You'll put a story together during the second half of your day that will air the following day for "Daybreak."
• Collaborate with the best: Work side-by-side with our "Daybreak" producer/anchor and meteorologist to ensure our morning coverage is seamless and superior.
• Represent an award-winning team: Uphold the standards of a station recently named a finalist for "Outstanding News Operation of the Virginias."
• Be the back-up: Fill in on producing and anchoring the newscast when our primary producer/anchor is out.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• A morning-person mindset: You’re ready to hit the ground running at 3:30 AM with a positive attitude and a sense of urgency.
• Digital-first DNA: You understand that news happens on phones and tablets just as much as on TVs, and you’re comfortable navigating both.
• Anchoring ambition: You have the presence and confidence to lead a live streaming show and connect authentically with a digital audience.
• Journalistic chops: A degree in journalism or communications (or equivalent experience) and at least one year of newsroom experience is preferred.
• Technical versatility: You’re comfortable with basic editing and digital posting tools—or you’re a fast learner who’s ready to dive in.
• Community heart: You care about the Shenandoah Valley and want to tell stories that matter to the people who live here.

WHSV-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

Additional Info:

Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment at every location where the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.