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

Gray Television, Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Gray Television, Inc. is looking for an experienced Anchor and MMJ for their Birmingham station, WBRC. The ideal candidate has at least three years of reporting and two years of anchoring experience. They should excel in generating story ideas, communicating effectively, and working under tight deadlines. The role involves anchoring weekend newscasts, writing stories, and managing breaking news coverage. A bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or equivalent is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of reporting experience required.
• Two years of anchoring experience required.
• Dynamic on-camera energy with the ability to ad-lib.

Responsibilities

• Anchor weekend evening newscasts.
• Develop stories and gather information from sources.
• Quickly respond to breaking news.

Skills

Anchor experience

Reporting experience

Photography skills

Non-linear editing

Social media proficiency

Excellent verbal and written skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or equivalent

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 U.S. 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 markets 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 WBRC

WBRC 6 News is the leading news station in Central Alabama, delivering breaking news, investigative reporting, and critical First Alert Weather coverage across broadcast, digital, and streaming platforms. Based in Birmingham, our mission is to keep our communities informed, safe, and empowered. We are a fast‑paced, collaborative newsroom that values urgency, accountability, and innovation, with a strong commitment to producing high‑quality journalism on every platform.

Job Summary

WBRC is looking for an experienced Anchor and MMJ. The successful candidate can generate their own story ideas and has a strong track record of enterprise reporting and covering live, breaking news as an MMJ. We’re looking for a team player who is an excellent communicator. The successful candidate is a born leader who can anchor, shoot, write, edit, and tell great stories. Ability to work under tight deadlines on a flexible schedule that includes weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Anchor weekend evening newscasts
• Develop stories and gather information by maintaining contact with sources
• Respond aggressively and quickly to breaking news
• Write news stories for newscasts and the web, and post to social media platforms
• Coordinate crews in the field and communicate updates to news staff and management
• Strong photography and non‑linear editing skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Must have excellent verbal and written skills
• Must be able to work individually, and/or in a group setting
• Show individual initiative and creativity in photography skills

Qualifications / Requirements

• Three years of reporting experience required
• Two years of anchoring experience required
• Dynamic on‑camera energy and delivery with the ability to ad‑lib
• Excellent writing, packaging, and live skills
• Solid news judgment
• Must be able to report in a broad range of styles with good on‑air presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure
• Familiarity with all distribution platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, the Internet, etc.
• A bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or equivalent is required
• A valid driver’s license is required

Company Information

WBRC–TV/Gray Media is a drug‑free company.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities 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.

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