SPORTS REPORTER AND ANCHOR - WILX

GRAY MEDIA; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Innovation culture

Community impact

Career advancement

Job summary

Gray Media is seeking a dynamic Sports Reporter and Anchor for WILX/WSYM in Lansing, MI. You’ll anchor sportscasts, shoot and edit your packages, and drive engagement across our digital platforms while covering high school, college, and pro sports in Mid-Michigan.

You’ll work in a fast-paced, multi-platform newsroom, collaborating with reporters and producers to tell compelling local sports stories that resonate with our community.

Qualifications

• A degree in Journalism or a related field is required.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Experience shooting and editing your own packages (MMJ) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Anchor high-energy sportscasts with depth and context.
• Shoot, write, and edit compelling sports packages.
• Drive the digital conversation on our website and social channels.
• Lead award-winning live coverage of high school, college, and pro sports.
• Develop enterprise local features through strong relationships with coaches and athletes.

Skills

On-air presence

Digital-first

MMJ skills

Sports IQ

Urgency and accuracy

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism or related field

Tools

Video editing (Adobe Premiere)

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 WILX

Gray Media Lansing (WILX-WSYM) News 10, home of the highly rated NBC and FOX affiliates in Lansing, Michigan, is on a dynamic growth trajectory. Our combined operations produce over 50 hours of local news per week—and counting. We are Mid-Michigan's undisputed media leader, home to Emmy-award-winning journalists, the Michigan Association of Broadcasters’ “Station of the Year,” your exclusive home for the Detroit Lions on FOX 47, and home to Studio 10, our popular daily local lifestyle show. Alongside our powerhouse primary stations, our family of channels includes MeTV (10.2) and the regional Great Lakes Sports & Entertainment Network (47.2).

Beyond traditional broadcast, we are a true 24/7 multi-platform powerhouse. Through www.News10Lansing.com and our dedicated News 10 and First Alert Weather apps, and our continuous livestreaming channel News10+, our audience stays connected to trusted local coverage whenever and wherever they need it.
We are a breaking news and weather-first station with a fierce commitment to original, local reporting. Our respected anchors and reporters live in the community and have made our newsroom their home—including the longest-running sportscaster in the state of Michigan. Our leadership team is equally passionate about mentoring and developing the next generation of top-tier journalists.

Mid-Michigan (the Lansing/Jackson area) is a big news market, home to the state capital and Michigan State University. It is a vibrant, diverse, stable, and highly affordable region that offers an outstanding quality of life. Lansing is ideally located just an hour from Grand Rapids and downtown Detroit, and is perfect for day trips “up north” to explore some of the most beautiful scenic spots in the country. If you love lakes, boating, fishing, camping, beaches, downhill skiing, craft breweries, local wineries, Broadway shows, Big Ten sports, minor-league baseball, and professional NFL, NBA, and NHL games... Michigan has it all! Come grow your career with our winning, forward-thinking team.

Job Summary/Description

Are you the kind of person who lives for the Friday night lights and the roar of a Big Ten stadium? Do you believe that sports are about more than just box scores — that they’re about the heartbeat of a community? We’re looking for a high-energy Sports Reporter and Anchor to join our powerhouse team at WILX and WSYM. Whether you’re breaking down a massive Spartans win, profiling a high school underdog, or owning the conversation on social media, you’ll be the face of sports in Mid-Michigan. This isn't just a job behind a desk; it’s a multi-platform mission to tell the stories that matter most to our fans.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

What You’ll Do

• Own the sports desk: Anchor high-energy sportscasts that move beyond simple highlights to provide the context and depth our viewers crave.
• Tell "More Than a Game" stories: Shoot, write, and edit compelling packages that capture the raw emotion and community pride of Mid-Michigan sports.
• Drive the digital conversation: Break stories on our website, mobile app, social media channels – engage with fans on digital platforms and find creative ways to grow our streaming presence.
• Lead the "Prep Rally": Take a front-row seat in our award-winning live high school, college, and pro sports coverage, from Friday night football specials to athlete profiles.
• Enterprise local features: Dig deep to find the stories no one else is telling, building relationships with coaches, athletes, and local legends.

Qualifications/Requirements

What You Bring

• A killer on-air presence: You’re confident, authentic, and you know how to connect with an audience.
• Digital-first DNA: You understand that "the game" happens on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, and our app just as much as it happens on the field.
• Scrappy MMJ skills: You’re a pro at shooting your own video and editing on the fly.
• Deep sports IQ: You know your way around a playbook and can speak the language of everything from Big Ten basketball to local golf.
• Urgency and accuracy: You thrive under the pressure of a ticking clock and never sacrifice the facts for speed.
• A team-player mindset: You’re ready to jump in, take feedback, and help the whole team win.
• The essentials: A degree in Journalism or a related field, a valid driver’s license, and a clean driving record are must-haves.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• The Ultimate Sports Market: From the intensity of Michigan State University to the deep-rooted traditions of our local high schools, you’ll never run out of great stories to tell.
• Innovation First: We’re not stuck in the past. You’ll have access to the latest tech and a team that’s obsessed with the future of digital media.
• Community Impact: You’ll be a local celebrity with a purpose, using your platform to highlight the best of Mid-Michigan.
• Growth Opportunities: As part of Gray Media, you’re joining a company that invests in its people and provides a clear path for career advancement.
• A Winning Culture: Work with a team of exceptional journalists who are as passionate about excellence as you are.

WILX-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.

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