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

Gray Media, Inc.; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

WTVM-TV, part of Gray Media, is seeking a skilled journalist to join our Columbus newsroom as an anchor/reporter. The chosen candidate will anchor the weekend evening news with ample fill-in opportunities for weekday anchoring. The shift includes reporting three days a week.

We value strong live reporting, newsroom collaboration, and the ability to develop story ideas for morning/afternoon meetings. The role requires presenting information in a fair, unbiased manner and delivering content for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field.
• Excellent time management skills and 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.

Responsibilities

• Anchor weekend evening news with fill-in opportunities for weekday anchoring.
• Report three days a week and develop story ideas for morning/afternoon meetings.
• Deliver content on social media and web, and edit video and stories for broadcast.
• Anchor, report, go live, field anchor, and present onset debriefs when needed.

Skills

Broadcast journalism

Anchoring

Reporting

Social media

Video editing

Interviewing

Live reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism

Tools

Adobe Premiere

Newsroom software

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 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 evening news with ample fill-in opportunities for weekday anchoring. The shift includes reporting three days a week. We are seeking 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:

• Ability to tell complicated stories with "live ability" required
• 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 onset 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

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.

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

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