Evening News Anchor — Multiplatform & Digital-First Leader

Gray Local Media, Inc; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Gray Media's WEAU News in Eau Claire, WI is seeking an evening anchor to lead a digital-first newsroom serving western Wisconsin. The role centers on owning the story across broadcast and digital platforms, with streaming, on-demand video, mobile alerts, and social media at the heart of our coverage.

The right candidate demonstrates speed, accuracy and strong news judgment, will anchor afternoon and evening newscasts, conduct live interviews, and develop multiplatform reporting with editorial

Qualifications

• Previous anchoring and/or reporting experience in a multiplatform newsroom.
• Proven track record of digital content creation including web writing and native social videos.
• Strong writing and copy-editing skills with AP Style mastery.
• Experience with SEO and digital analytics tools.

Responsibilities

• Anchor afternoon and evening newscasts with consistent quality across platforms.
• Conduct live interviews with newsmakers, experts, and community leaders.
• Deliver timely updates for streaming, mobile alerts, and social feeds.
• Collaborate on story selection, rundown stacking, and multiplatform coverage.
• Produce newscasts and assist with video editing when needed.

Skills

On-camera presence

AP Style

Digital content creation

SEO basics

Digital analytics tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism or communications

Tools

Digital analytics tools

Job description

Gray Media's WEAU News in Eau Claire, WI is seeking an evening anchor to lead a digital-first newsroom serving western Wisconsin. The role centers on owning the story across broadcast and digital platforms, with streaming, on-demand video, mobile alerts, and social media at the heart of our coverage.

The right candidate demonstrates speed, accuracy and strong news judgment, will anchor afternoon and evening newscasts, conduct live interviews, and develop multiplatform reporting with editorial