NEWS ANCHOR/MMJ (W/END - AM) - WTVM

Gray Media; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Gray Media's WTVM-TV in Columbus, GA is seeking a skilled journalist to join the Columbus newsroom as an anchor/reporter. The chosen candidate will anchor weekend morning news with fill-in opportunities for weekday anchoring. The shift includes reporting three days a week, and the candidate is expected to grow while contributing to the area's #1 news source.

You will work on compelling local stories, develop ideas with producers, and deliver content across broadcast, online, and social platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field.
• Excellent time management under pressure.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Scheduling flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Anchor, report, and go live as needed.
• Anchor weekend morning news with fill-in opportunities for weekdays.
• Develop story ideas and conduct interviews.
• Present information in a fair, unbiased manner.
• Edit video and stories for broadcast.
• Deliver content on social media and the web.
• Produce and anchor newscasts as assigned.

Skills

Time management

Teamwork

Independent work

Scheduling flexibility

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 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 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.

About WTVM:

WTVM-TV became the first television station on the air in Columbus, Georgia, on October 6, 1953. WTVM continues to be the News Leader in the Columbus television market. The DMA stretches across the state line into portions of east Alabama and Auburn University. With a staff of 40+ news professionals, we broadcast more than 4 hours of news each day on WTVM, as well as providing news for WXTX, the area's FOX affiliate & WLTZ, the area's NBC affiliate.

Job Summary/Description:

WTVM-TV is searching for a skilled journalist to join our Columbus newsroom as an anchor/reporter. The chosen candidate will anchor the weekend morning news with ample fill-in opportunities for weekday anchoring. The shift includes reporting on weekdays three days a week. We are searching for an eager candidate who is looking to grow while contributing to the area's #1 news source.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Must possess a strong understanding of daily newscast content and work in conjunction with producers to develop a dynamic product
• Strong initiative, attention to detail, and advanced ethical decision-making skills required
• Present information in a fair, unbiased manner
• Develop story ideas to present, including digital components in morning/afternoon news meeting. Interview subjects and research facts for credibility
• Deliver content on social media and web. Edit video and stories for broadcast
• Ability to anchor, report, go live, field anchor, and present on-set debriefs when needed
• Produce and anchor newscasts as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field
• Excellent time management skills and an ability to prioritize tasks and information under pressure are required
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team
• Must have scheduling flexibility

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

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 Gray’s employees' ability to perform their job duties may result in discipline, up to and including discharge.