DIGITAL CONTENT ANCHOR - WSAZ

Gray Media; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Gray Media in Huntington, WV seeks a dynamic on-air talent for Digital News Anchor and Traffic Anchor. This hybrid role blends live breaking news, weather, and traffic coverage across TV and digital platforms.

The ideal candidate has proven on-air experience, calm under pressure, strong writing and news judgment, and comfort with streaming and multi-platform delivery. You will work with producers to plan, script, and deliver engaging content.

Qualifications

• Proven on-air experience in news and/or live digital broadcasting.
• Strong live anchoring skills with the ability to remain calm and accurate during breaking news and severe weather.
• Excellent writing, editing, and news judgment.
• Comfortable with live streaming, social platforms, and multi-platform content delivery.
• Ability to work independently and adapt quickly to changing news conditions.

Responsibilities

• Anchor live breaking news coverage from the WSAZ+ Digital Desk studio and in the field.
• Provide constant, accurate updates on breaking news and developing stories as they happen.
• Anchor severe weather coverage, delivering timely information that helps viewers protect themselves and their families.
• Anchor and run the live desk across WSAZ+ platforms.
• Deliver news in a clear, engaging style suited to on-demand and live digital audiences.
• Ad-lib breaking news and severe weather as new information comes into the station.
• Work with producers, reporters, and digital teams to plan, script, and deliver live content.
• Present traffic segments that inform viewers about road conditions, construction, and travel impacts.
• Use live traffic cameras and graphics to deliver clear, useful traffic information.
• Report on interstate conditions, school and major event traffic, alternate routes, and weekly roadwork projects.

Skills

On-air experience

Calm under pressure

Strong writing

News judgment

Live streaming

Multi-platform delivery

Independent work

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 of such markets that were 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 with the most advanced digital products and services. Our 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 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 of such markets that were 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 with the most advanced digital products and services. Our 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.

Job Summary/Description

WSAZ leads the market with live digital broadcasting from the WSAZ+ Digital Desk studio. Thousands of viewers watch every day as our anchors report news as it breaks, live from our studio and from the communities we serve. WSAZ+ brings our viewers the news on their time, with constant updates that help keep them informed and help keep their families safe.

WSAZ is looking for a dynamic, versatile on-air talent to serve as our Digital News Anchor and Traffic Anchor. This is a unique position that combines live breaking news and severe weather coverage with traffic reporting during early evening newscasts. The right candidate is comfortable working live, thinks quickly under pressure, and connects with viewers across digital platforms.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to

Digital News Anchor

• Anchor live breaking news coverage from the WSAZ+ Digital Desk studio and in the field
• Provide constant, accurate updates on breaking news and developing stories as they happen
• Anchor severe weather coverage, delivering timely information that helps viewers protect themselves and their families
• Anchor and run the live desk across WSAZ+ platforms
• Deliver news in a clear, engaging style suited to on-demand and live digital audiences
• The ability to ad-lib breaking news and severe weather as new information comes into the station
• Work with producers, reporters, and digital teams to plan, script, and deliver live content

Traffic Anchor (Early Evenings)

• Present traffic segments that inform viewers about road conditions, construction, lane closures, and weather-related travel impacts
• Use live traffic cameras and graphics to deliver clear, useful traffic information
• Report on interstate conditions, school and major event traffic, alternate routes, and weekly roadwork projects

Qualifications/Requirements

• Proven on-air experience in news and/or live digital broadcasting preferred
• Strong live anchoring skills with the ability to remain calm and accurate during breaking news and severe weather
• Excellent writing, editing, and news judgment
• Comfortable with live streaming, social platforms, and multi-platform content delivery
• Ability to work independently and adapt quickly to changing news conditions

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 in every location in which 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.

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