Evening News Anchor & Digital-First Producer

Gray Media, Inc.; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Health Savings Account with Company in

Flexible Spending Account

Life and Disability benefits

Parental leave

401(k) with matching

Paid Time Off

Relocation PTO

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

WHSV-TV/Gray Media in Harrisonburg, VA is seeking a powerhouse evening anchor/producer to own the night, lead our editorial vision, and become the trusted voice our community turns to as the day winds down.

You will anchor the 10:00 PM and 11:00 PM newscasts, guide the night shift, co-anchor the 6:00 PM desk, and help launch a streaming evening newscast in 2027, driving multi-platform engagement across social, the station app, and streaming platforms.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a newsroom as anchor and producer.
• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field.
• Proficiency with ENPS and non-linear editing software.
• Experience with OTT/Streaming platforms and digital audience engagement.
• Experience in editorial leadership roles is a plus.
• Flexible schedule, able to work evenings Mon-Fri.
• Exceptional writing for broadcast and digital copy.

Responsibilities

• Produce and anchor the 10:00 PM and 11:00 PM newscasts with high energy and accuracy.
• Serve as editorial North Star for the night desk, with quick, smart decisions under deadline.
• Co-anchor the 6:00 PM desk and build trust with viewers.
• Anchor the forthcoming streaming newscast launching in 2027 with a digital-first approach.
• Drive multi-platform engagement across social, the station app, and streaming platforms.

Skills

Anchor & Producing

Editorial Leadership

Digital storytelling

Social Media Engagement

Strong Writing

Team Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism or Communications

Tools

ENPS

Non-linear Editing

Job description

WHSV-TV/Gray Media in Harrisonburg, VA is seeking a powerhouse evening anchor/producer to own the night, lead our editorial vision, and become the trusted voice our community turns to as the day winds down.

You will anchor the 10:00 PM and 11:00 PM newscasts, guide the night shift, co-anchor the 6:00 PM desk, and help launch a streaming evening newscast in 2027, driving multi-platform engagement across social, the station app, and streaming platforms.