NEWS ANCHOR (EVENING) - WBAY

Gray MediaOn-siteFull-timeJunior, 1–2 yearsListed 2 hours ago

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About this role

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 that offers national and local clients digital marketing strategies and 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 WBAY:

Winner of recent regional Edward R. Murrow Awards for Best Newscast and Overall Excellence, WBAY is the market-leading station in the city that U.S. News & World Report named as 2023s Best Place to Live in the Country: Green Bay, Wisconsin. As the first TV station in the area and only the second in the state, WBAY has a rich history of community involvement, sponsoring local events, supporting Toys for Tots, and producing the longest-running local telethon in the country. As an NFL town situated on the Great Lakes, Green Bay is a safe and affordable midsize community with something for everyone. Tour Lambeau Field, go hiking or kayaking in picturesque Door County, check out a local brewery, or catch nationally touring concerts and stage shows.

Job Summary/Description:

WBAY-TV in Green Bay has an exciting opportunity for a seasoned, engaging anchor to join our market-leading team. We are looking for a trusted journalist who commands the desk, excels at breaking news, and brings compelling enterprise storytelling to our viewers every day. This person will help drive daily coverage across our linear and digital platforms. You will join a dominant newsroom and a collaborative team that loves local news, values strong journalism, and has exceptional chemistry.

Duties/Responsibilities will include (but not be limited to):

Anchor & Lead: Deliver authoritative, engaging, and conversational delivery on the anchor desk during high-viewership weekday time periods.
Breaking News Execution: Command live coverage during unscripted breaking news and severe weather events with clarity and calm.
Enterprise Reporting: Pitch, shoot, write, and present original, high-impact stories that resonate with viewers across Northeast Wisconsin.
Multi-platform Delivery: Actively contribute content, video updates, and audience engagement across digital, streaming, and social platforms throughout the day.
Newsroom Collaboration: Foster positive newsroom chemistry and collaborate daily with producers, reporters, photographers, and meteorologists.

Qualifications/Requirements:

* Minimum 5 years of news reporter experience and anchoring experience preferred.
* Wisconsin/Upper Midwest knowledge is a plus

If you feel youre 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 )

WBAY-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 nondiscrimination laws in 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.

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 Grays employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.