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 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 WNEM:

At WNEM, it is our job and inherent desire to be the best local television station in the Mid- Michigan market and the #1 digital platform across the state, region, and the country. We are committed to the highest standards of excellence in our local news, entertainment, information, and public service programming.
We have the top-rated news station plus a broadcast website. We are a mid-sized market with an opportunity to grow. We are a self-starting team driven for success with unique selling opportunities for a creative seller. Essential to that effort is a foundation of honesty and integrity - qualities which help us earn and build trust with our viewers, co-workers, and business partners.

Job Summary/Description:

WNEM is recruiting for an exceptional primary Anchor/Reporter for Monday-Friday early evening newscasts to join our team. The successful candidate will anchor newscasts on a regular basis. The WNEM Anchor/Reporter researches, writes, reports, shoots video, and edits news material for television newscasts and all WNEM 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. The Anchor/Reporter contributes live shots utilizing microwave, satellite, and other technology for feeding stories to the Content Center. This individual will be called upon to represent WNEM in public professionally and courteously.
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Serves as primary 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.

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.

If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter, and references

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

WNEM-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.