NEWS ANCHOR/REPORTER (EVENING) - WPTA

Gray Media, Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

WPTA-TV/Gray Media in Fort Wayne, IN, is seeking an exceptional Anchor/Reporter for Monday-Friday early evening newscasts. The selected candidate will anchor, write, report, and edit content across television and digital platforms, coordinating with multimedia producers to deliver compelling content.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field and at least five years of broadcast journalism experience, with a preference for prior anchor and lead story

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, or related field, or equivalent training and/or experience.
• At least five years of experience in broadcast journalism.
• Experience as a newscast anchor and lead story reporter preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Serves as anchor for Monday-Friday evening newscasts.
• Presents content from the news set and live in the field at the scene of breaking news and special events.
• Writes and copy edits news content for maximum viewer appeal, comprehension, impact, and clarity.
• Delivers content energetically and compellingly.
• Displays leadership skills in support of news management goals and audience management strategies.
• Regularly reports in the field in addition to anchoring daily newscasts

Skills

Anchoring

Live reporting

News writing

Copy editing

Social media

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism

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 WPTA:

WPTA TV is northeast Indiana's most honored broadcaster. Our commitment to quality television has been recognized with multiple National Edward R. Murrow Awards, regional Emmy Awards, and the highest honors from the Indiana Broadcasters Association. Our team produces 41 hours of news each week across our ABC and NBC channels and is committed to local, in-depth special programming that airs in addition to traditional newscasts. WPTA is part of Gray Media, a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations across the United States.

Job Summary/Description:

WPTA, 21Alive, Fort Wayne's News Leader, is looking for an exceptional Anchor/Reporter for Monday-Friday early evening newscasts to join our team. The successful candidate will anchor newscasts on a regular basis. The Anchor/Reporter researches, writes, reports, and edits news material for television newscasts and all news platforms. This includes writing and posting daily on all digital platforms, including social media. This position coordinates with a team of multimedia producers to deliver compelling and promotable content.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Serves as anchor for Monday-Friday evening newscasts.
• Presents content from the news set and live in the field at the scene of breaking news and special events.
• Writes and copy edits news content for maximum viewer appeal, comprehension, impact, and clarity.
• Delivers content energetically and compellingly.
• Displays leadership skills in support of news management goals and audience management strategies.
• Regularly reports in the field in addition to anchoring daily newscasts

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, or related field, or equivalent training and/or experience.
• At least five years of experience in broadcast journalism.
• Experience as a newscast anchor and lead story reporter preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.

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

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 at every location where 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.

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