Evening News Anchor: Digital-First Multiplatform Leader

Gray Media, Inc.; Eau Claire, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

WEAU News, a Gray Media, Inc. property, is hiring an evening anchor to lead a digital-first newsroom serving Eau Claire, La Crosse, and western Wisconsin. The role demands ownership, speed, accuracy, and strong news judgment across platforms.

Responsibilities include anchoring afternoon/evening newscasts, conducting live interviews, and collaborating with digital producers to deliver multiplatform coverage with high editorial standards.

Qualifications

• Previous anchoring and/or reporting experience in a multiplatform newsroom.
• Proven track record of digital content creation for web and social.
• Strong writing and copy-editing with AP Style mastery.

Responsibilities

• Anchor afternoon and evening newscasts, breaking news cut-ins, and streaming segments with consistent quality.
• Conduct live interviews with newsmakers, experts, and community leaders.
• Pivot during breaking news for timely updates across streaming, alerts, and social channels.
• Collaborate with producers on story selection, rundown stacking, and digital-first coverage plans.
• Produce newscasts and assist with video editing when necessary.
• Contribute original reporting including in-field coverage and digital-exclusive projects.

Skills

Multiplatform writing

SEO

AP Style

News judgment

Live on-air presence

Editorial integrity

Audience engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism/communications

Job description

WEAU News, a Gray Media, Inc. property, is hiring an evening anchor to lead a digital-first newsroom serving Eau Claire, La Crosse, and western Wisconsin. The role demands ownership, speed, accuracy, and strong news judgment across platforms.

Responsibilities include anchoring afternoon/evening newscasts, conducting live interviews, and collaborating with digital producers to deliver multiplatform coverage with high editorial standards.