EXECUTIVE NEWS PRODUCER/ANCHOR - WILX

GRAY MEDIA; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Gray Media Lansing is seeking an experienced News Executive Producer/Anchor to lead and host The 517 Report, a new local newscast for mid‑Michigan. This leadership role combines editorial direction with a primary on‑air presence, shaping content for Lansing and surrounding counties.

The ideal candidate will oversee all aspects of newscast production, manage daily editorial workflow, and anchor the show. You will conduct high‑impact live and pre‑recorded interviews with local leaders and

Qualifications

• Two+ years of professional television news anchoring and reporting experience.
• Ability to manage and mentor a diverse newsroom team under tight deadlines.
• Strong news judgment, ethics, and writing skills for on‑air and digital platforms.
• Excellent on‑air presence and live interviewing capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the editorial vision and production of a new local newscast focused on Lansing/Jackson communities.
• Oversee daily editorial direction, review scripts, and shape dynamic newscasts.
• Coach newsroom staff and provide constructive feedback.
• Anchor newscasts with energy, credibility, and conversational delivery.
• Schedule and conduct in‑depth interviews with local leaders on major issues.
• Research, write, and produce local stories.
• Deliver live reports during breaking events and weather coverage.
• Publish timely content to station website, app, and social channels.
• Represent the station at community events and initiatives.
• Maintain a collaborative, team‑first newsroom culture.

Skills

Leadership

Editorial vision

On‑air presence

Interviewing

Writing for TV/digital

Team mentoring

Deadlines under pressure

ENPS

Edius

Social media publishing

Tools

ENPS

Edius

Website publishing

Social media platforms

Job description

Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second highest-rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 of such markets that were measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 46 markets and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Our additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

About WILX:

Gray Media Lansing (WILX-WSYM) News 10, home of the highly rated NBC and FOX affiliates in Lansing, Michigan, is on a dynamic growth trajectory. Our combined operations produce over 50 hours of local news per week—and counting. We are Mid-Michigan's undisputed media leader, home to Emmy Award-winning journalists, the Michigan Association of Broadcasters’ “Station of the Year,” your exclusive home for the Detroit Lions on FOX 47, and home to Studio 10, our popular daily local lifestyle show. Alongside our powerhouse primary stations, our family of channels includes MeTV (10.2) and the regional Great Lakes Sports & Entertainment Network (47.2).

Beyond traditional broadcast, we are a true 24/7 multi-platform powerhouse. Through www.News10Lansing.com and our dedicated News 10 and First Alert Weather apps, and our continuous livestreaming channel News10+, our audience stays connected to trusted local coverage whenever and wherever they need it.
We are a breaking news and weather-first station with a fierce commitment to original, local reporting. Our respected anchors and reporters live in the community and have made our newsroom their home—including the longest-running sportscaster in the state of Michigan. Our leadership team is equally passionate about mentoring and developing the next generation of top-tier journalists.

Mid-Michigan (the Lansing/Jackson area) is a big news market, home to the state capital and Michigan State University. It is a vibrant, diverse, stable, and highly affordable region that offers an outstanding quality of life. Lansing is ideally located just an hour from Grand Rapids and downtown Detroit, and is perfect for day trips “up north” to explore some of the most beautiful scenic spots in the country. If you love lakes, boating, fishing, camping, beaches, downhill skiing, craft breweries, local wineries, Broadway shows, Big Ten sports, minor-league baseball, and professional NFL, NBA, and NHL games... Michigan has it all! Come grow your career with our winning, forward-thinking team.

Job Summary/Description:

WILX-WSYM, the dominant news leader in Lansing, Michigan, is seeking an experienced, dynamic News Executive Producer/Anchor to lead and host “The 517 Report”, a new local newscast focused on the mid-Michigan market. This is a leadership role for a hands‑on journalist who wants to shape a new program from the ground up, combining editorial leadership with a primary on‑air presence.

The ideal candidate will oversee all aspects of newscast production, manage the daily editorial workflow, and anchor the show. A key component of this role is conducting high‑impact, live and pre‑recorded interviews with local newsmakers, business leaders, and community voices on the most critical issues and events affecting viewers across Ingham, Jackson, Eaton, and Clinton counties.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead the editorial vision, content development, and production of a new local newscast focused on the Lansing and Jackson communities — ensuring high standards of journalism, production quality, and brand consistency.
• Oversee the daily editorial direction of the newscast. Collaborate closely with producers to shape daily content, review scripts, and deliver dynamic newscasts.
• Coach and mentor newsroom staff, providing constructive feedback.
• Anchor newscasts with high energy, credibility, authority, and a conversational delivery.
• Schedule, prepare, and conduct compelling in‑depth interviews with local newsmakers, public officials, and community leaders on major issues.
• Pitch, research, write, and produce compelling local news stories.
• Deliver live reports from the field and in‑studio during breaking news and severe weather events.
• Publish engaging, timely content to the station’s website, mobile app, and social media channels.
• Conduct live interviews with local newsmakers, community leaders, and experts.
• Represent the station professionally at community events and station initiatives.
• Maintain a collaborative, team‑first attitude in the newsroom.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• At least two years of professional television news anchoring and reporting experience.
• Proven ability to manage, motivate, and collaborate with a diverse team of journalists and production professionals under tight deadlines.
• Strong news judgment, deep knowledge of journalism ethics, and excellent writing skills for on‑air and digital platforms.
• Excellent on‑air presence, exceptional ad‑libbing and interviewing skills, and a calm, decisive demeanor during live breaking news and unscripted coverage.
• Experience with standard newsroom computer systems (such as ENPS), non‑linear video editing (such as Edius), website content publishing, and social media platforms.
• Ability to work a demanding early‑morning schedule.
• Valid driver’s license and a good driving record are required.

Additional Info:

Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

WILX-TV/Gray Media is a drug‑free company

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