Evening News Anchor & Multiplatform Journalist

Gray Media, Inc.; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

WJHG-TV/Gray Media in Panama City Beach, FL seeks a dynamic Evening Anchor to lead weekday newscasts. You will anchor, report, and produce daily content for broadcast, streaming, web, and social, mentoring junior journalists and representing the station at community events.

This role requires a journalism degree, strong writing, and excellent leadership; you’ll work across platforms with a fast-paced team and flexible hours to meet the needs of the news team.

Qualifications

• A BA/BS degree in Broadcast Journalism or a related field is required.
• Prior professional experience working in news media is required.
• Strong writing skills and experience writing for newscasts.
• Strong professional social media skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership capabilities.
• Willingness to get involved in the community off camera and represent the station at local events.
• Solid technical and computer skills, with the ability to shoot, edit, write, and technically direct content independently.
• A valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Anchoring a newscast and assisting with producing, checking scripts, and contributing content.
• Reporting breaking news events live locally and nationally and conducting live interviews.
• Producing, presenting, and technically directing content for broadcast, streaming, web, and social platforms.
• Turning streaming content into on-air, web, and social stories.
• Multitasking while reporting and anchoring live.
• Work on special projects including investigative reporting and long-form features.
• Assist with other newsroom duties as directed by management.
• Maintain a flexible schedule to meet news team needs.

Skills

On-air anchoring

Journalism

Mentoring

Multi-platform reporting

Community engagement

Leadership

Education

BA/BS in Broadcast Journalism

Tools

Video editing software

Live broadcasting equipment

Camera operation

Job description

WJHG-TV/Gray Media in Panama City Beach, FL seeks a dynamic Evening Anchor to lead weekday newscasts. You will anchor, report, and produce daily content for broadcast, streaming, web, and social, mentoring junior journalists and representing the station at community events.

This role requires a journalism degree, strong writing, and excellent leadership; you’ll work across platforms with a fast-paced team and flexible hours to meet the needs of the news team.