NEWS ANCHOR/MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST - WYMT

Gray Local Media, Inc; Hazard (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

WYMT-TV, part of Gray Media, is seeking a dynamic MMJ to join its award-winning news team in Hazard, Kentucky. The candidate should report, shoot, and edit videos and post stories from both the field and newsroom.

Gray Media, a drug-free company, emphasizes strong editorial and communication skills and a commitment to community service in Southeastern Kentucky.

Qualifications

• Degree in broadcast journalism or one year of news experience.
• Strong editorial, journalistic and communication skills.
• Ability to report, shoot, and edit videos and post web stories from both the field and newsroom.

Responsibilities

• WYMT-TV is looking for a dynamic MMJ to join its award-winning news team.
• Successful candidate must utilize strong editorial, journalistic, and communication skills.
• Successful candidate will report, shoot, and edit videos and post web stories from field and newsroom.

Skills

Degree in broadcast journalism

Education

Bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism

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 WYMT:

WYMT is the CBS Affiliate and dominates as the number-one station in the scenic Appalachian Mountains of southeastern Kentucky. This regional station is located in the small town of Hazard and has three bureaus and serves more than 25 counties. WYMT provides award-winning local news, weather, and sports coverage. WYMT.com is the region's most powerful digital platform. WYMT is involved and dedicated to the local communities we serve, participating in numerous charities and causes. A second channel, Heroes & Icons (H&I), allows WYMT to offer even more local programming, including dozens of live high school and college football and basketball games each year.

The WYMT/Food City Mountain Basketball Classic has generated more than four and a half million dollars for local students and schools. WYMT has a proven record of turning out solid journalists capable of moving up in the ranks. Several anchors and producers have moved on to the Top 20 markets in the last couple of years. You can enjoy all four seasons...from snow-covered mountains in the winter to blooming dogwoods in the spring. With miles of trails and lakes, it is a popular destination for outdoor recreation, hunting, and fishing. The people of Appalachia are full of pride in their home and culture and are some of the most welcoming you will find. We have a strong work ethic and are always willing to help our neighbors. You will certainly find a \"mountain family\" atmosphere at WYMT.

Job Summary/Description:

WYMT-TV is looking for a dynamic MMJ to join its award-winning news team. Successful candidates must utilize strong editorial, journalistic, and communication skills. Successful candidates will have a demonstrated ability to report, shoot, and edit videos, and post web stories/pictures/videos from both the field and the newsroom. WYMT has a proven record of turning out solid journalists capable of moving up in the ranks quickly. Three years ago, our 11 pm anchor jumped to Miami, Florida. Former ESPN anchor Jay Crawford started his career with WYMT. Another former Sports Director, Derek Forrest, recently accepted a position in Cleveland, and a former producer is working in New York City. We work hard and have fun! Great station! Great company!

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• - WYMT-TV is looking for a dynamic MMJ to join its award-winning news team.


• - Successful candidate must utilize strong editorial, journalistic, and communication skills.


• - Successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability to report, shoot, and edit videos, and post web stories/pictures/videos from both the field and the newsroom.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• - Degree in broadcast journalism or one year of news experience.

WYMT-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 the ability of Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.