NEWS ANCHOR (EVENING) -WNDU

Gray Media; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

WNDU, part of Gray Media, is seeking an experienced evening news anchor to deliver breaking and hard news across TV and digital platforms. The ideal candidate will lead the newsroom, mentor junior journalists, and be social-media and streaming native.

Responsibilities include anchoring, developing and reporting stories, editing segments, and engaging with viewers online. A strong news judgment and a clean driving record are essential.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience as a newscast anchor preferred.
• Strong hard news reporting skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to ad lib during breaking news.
• Valid U.S. driver's license with a good, clean driving record/MVR.
• Four-year college degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Anchor newscasts, including streaming, as needed.
• Develop and report news stories for all platforms.
• Participate in daily editorial decisions and long-term strategic newscast initiatives.
• Produce elements of newscasts.
• Work on special projects, as assigned.
• Interact with viewers and users on social media sites.

Skills

Hard news reporting

Oral communication

Written communication

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

About Gray Media:

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.

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 WNDU:

WNDU boasts a history of more than 70 years and sits on the campus of the world-renowned University of Notre Dame. We cover northwest Indiana and southwest Michigan. We produce over 36 hours of live news each week and continue to expand our coverage. Our team is committed to the highest standards in news, entertainment, informational, and public service programming. If you are looking to grow your career in a thriving newsroom and enjoy genuinely affordable living, explore our openings, - we want to meet you.

Job Summary/Description:

WNDU is looking for an experienced evening news anchor with a passion for delivering breaking and hard news. The ideal candidate will have strong presentation skills and experience in covering breaking news and developing unique hard news content. They will be a newsroom leader with a passion for mentoring young journalists. Candidates should be social media- and streaming-minded and be the ultimate team player. Someone who wants to just show up and read the news should NOT apply.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Anchor newscasts, including streaming, as needed
• Develop and report news stories for all platforms
• Participate in daily editorial decisions and long-term strategic newscast initiatives
• Produce elements of newscasts
• Work on special projects, as assigned
• Interact with viewers and users on social media sites

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Three years of experience as a newscast anchor preferred
• Strong hard news reporting skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to ad lib during breaking news
• Valid U.S. driver's license with a good, clean driving record/MVR
• Four-year college degree preferred

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.

WNDU-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

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.