NEWS ANCHOR/MMJ - WFIE

Gray Media; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

WFIE-TV/Gray Media is seeking a strong anchor in Evansville, Indiana, to grow our lead in news and weather. The role requires engaging, animated communication and seamless collaboration with a top-notch team.

The candidate should be able to report, write, produce, shoot, and edit stories, and anchor when needed. A journalist with strong writing, digital skills, and newsroom leadership will thrive in this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or related field.
• Experience in reporting, writing, producing, shooting, and editing video content for newscasts.
• Show ability to anchor and have filled in as an anchor.

Responsibilities

• Lead in the newsroom and excel at breaking news coverage from studio and field.
• Aggressive and consistent coverage online and on social media across platforms.
• Shoot and edit their own stories and employ digital-first strategies.
• Produce newscasts when needed.
• Plan, develop storytelling ideas and execute creative reporting.
• Demonstrate urgency, self-starter attitude, and strong writing skills.

Skills

Newsroom leadership

Anchor experience

Writing skills

Self-motivated

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field

Tools

Edius Editing

ENPS

Social Media

Video/camera equipment

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 WFIE

WFIE 14 News, the Tri-State's News and Weather Leader and NBC affiliate, is the dominant #1 news team on all platforms in Evansville, Indiana (DMA 109). We go where the news is, covering stories in southwestern Indiana, southeastern Illinois, and western Kentucky on-air, online, and OTT.

Job Summary/Description

WFIE dominates news and weather in the Tri-State, and now we are looking for a strong anchor here in Evansville, Indiana, who can help us grow that lead into the future. We are looking for a strong, engaged, animated communicator who can mesh with our incredible team

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Must be a leader in the newsroom and excel at breaking news coverage from the studio and in the field.
• Must be aggressive and consistent with coverage online and with social media on all platforms.
• Must be skilled to shoot & edit their own stories and employ digital-first strategies.
• Must be able to produce newscasts when needed.
• Exceptional planning, developing story ideas, and creative storytelling are a must.
• Must be a self-starter, demonstrate urgency in their delivery as well, and possess very strong writing skills.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or related field.
• Experience in reporting, writing, producing, shooting, and editing video content for newscasts.
• Show ability to anchor and have filled in as an anchor.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient with video, camera equipment, Edius Editing, ENPS, and Social Media.
• Self-motivated and highly organized.

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

Additional Info

Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment, regardless of 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.