Job Description

News Anchor (Evening) - WBAY

Job Category: News

Requisition Number: NEWSA013100

Green Bay, WI 54301, USA

Description

About Gray Media:

Gray Media is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.

We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.

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 which U.S. News & World Report named as 2023's 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 is looking for an experienced, dynamic anchor and storyteller to anchor our #1 rated evening news team, and report during the week. You will join a very strong team that loves news and has great chemistry.

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

• Strong on-camera delivery with the ability to ad-lib
• Strong social media skills, including an active presence on Twitter and Facebook and a keen eye toward what's trending locally and nationally.
• Develop original content through independent sources and social listening
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure
• You will be expected to take a leadership role in the broadcasts, assisting with the show's execution and writing.
• Community and promotional appearances will also be a part of your job duties.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Minimum 2 years of news reporter experience and anchoring experience preferred. Wisconsin/Upper Midwest knowledge is a plus. A reel with examples of strong breaking, general, and feature news anchoring and reporting.

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.

Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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