NEWS ANCHOR/MMJ (MORNING) - WDAM

Gray Local Media, Inc; Moselle (MS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

WDAM is seeking an experienced Morning Anchor to join our news team. The candidate should have at least 2 years’ MMJ and anchor experience, be a strong journalist, and a positive leader both inside and outside the newsroom. The role includes writing, shooting, editing, and posting stories online.

The position requires ability to lift and carry video equipment, excellent storytelling, and a willingness to work early mornings and weekends when needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Mass Communications, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Proven track record of impactful reporting.

Responsibilities

• Anchor WDAM Sunrise from 5 a.m. to 7 a.m. and fill-in for other shifts as needed.
• Report live from the field and the studio for morning newscasts.
• Develop original content for digital platforms and social media.
• Turn promotable stories weekly for other newscasts and franchises.
• Cover breaking news and develop sources within the community.

Skills

Broadcast journalism

Live reporting

Anchor duties

Story writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or related field

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 47 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 WDAM:

WDAM is the #1 station in the Hattiesburg-Laurel DMA. We are dominant on broadcast and digital, and produce news on WDAM NBC and WDAM ABC. Hattiesburg-Laurel is market 167, and we reach viewers in eight counties (Covington, Forrest, Jasper, Jones, Lamar, Marion, Perry, and Wayne). WDAM is less than two hours driving distance from New Orleans, Mobile, and the Mississippi Gulf Coast. This is an excellent opportunity to work for a great station and company.

Job Summary/Description:

WDAM is looking for an experienced Morning Anchor to join our news team. Applicants should have a minimum of (2) years’ experience as an MMJ and News Anchor. Our candidate must be a strong journalist, a positive leader inside and outside the newsroom, and a creative storyteller and writer. The candidate must be able to lift and carry video equipment, shoot, write, edit, and post their stories online.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Anchoring WDAM Sunrise from 5 a.m. to 7 a.m. and fill-in for other shifts as needed, including holidays and weekends.
• Reporting live from the field and in the studio for our newscasts on their shift
• Turning one promotable story each week to air in another newscast
• Turning a franchise reporting piece once a week for the Morning Newscast
• Taking part in original content for digital platforms
• Enterprising ideas for original, impactful, and compelling content for all platforms
• Writing sidebars and turning day-of breaking news content to enhance news of the day coverage
• Developing sources within the community to report on important issues
• Strategizing with news management on daily workflow and special report placement
• Developing creative content specifically for digital platforms
• Using social media to promote content, drive engagement, find sources, and stories
• Covering breaking news and severe weather
• Being comfortable with live shots, extended and extensive news coverage.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Journalism, Mass Communications, or related field, or equivalent professional experience
• Proven track record of impactful reporting

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.

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