Dynamic Morning News Anchor with First Alert Lead

Gray Media, Inc.; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

WOWT First Alert 6 is looking for an experienced Morning Anchor to lead the market's largest morning newscast, with a multi-platform presence from 4:30 am to 9 am. The role requires deep news engagement and active newsroom involvement, not just prompting.

You will steer coverage, craft copy, and connect with viewers across platforms. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 3 years as a news anchor, strong editorial instincts, and an authoritative on-air presence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a broadcast news anchor.
• Strong writing and deadline-driven storytelling.
• Able to lead live breaking news and streaming content.

Responsibilities

• Lead our morning newscasts - anchoring on broadcast and streaming from 4:30 am to 7 am, and continuing streaming from 7 am to 9 am - with authority, credibility, and a strong First Alert presence.
• Contribute to content beyond the desk - as a working reporter developing and breaking stories, or as an editorial leader helping shape newscast content and direction.
• Champion the First Alert brand on-air and in the newsroom, modeling urgency, accuracy, and viewer-focused storytelling.
• Respond to breaking news with confidence and composure, leading coverage live on-air and across platforms.
• Own our extended streaming block from 7 am to 9 am, delivering compelling, viewer-focused content that keeps audiences engaged beyond the broadcast window.
• Write and prepare material for newscasts with strong, clear, conversational copy.
• Engage actively with viewers on social media, including Facebook, Instagram, and other platforms.
• Serve as a positive, collaborative presence in the newsroom and a trusted face in the Omaha community.
• Make public appearances on behalf of the station as needed.

Skills

Anchor experience

Editorial instincts

On-air presence

Social media engagement

Story development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism

Job description

WOWT First Alert 6 is looking for an experienced Morning Anchor to lead the market's largest morning newscast, with a multi-platform presence from 4:30 am to 9 am. The role requires deep news engagement and active newsroom involvement, not just prompting.

You will steer coverage, craft copy, and connect with viewers across platforms. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 3 years as a news anchor, strong editorial instincts, and an authoritative on-air presence.