News Anchor (Morning)
NOTICE OF JOB OPENING FOR News Anchor (Morning)
Job Overview: Gray Television 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 WLBT WLBT-TV is the #1 rated local TV broadcast and digital media in Central Mississippi. We are the dominant NBC Affiliate that consistently produces award-winning local news coverage. Jackson, MS is market #92 with a 24-county DMA. Jackson, MS is Mississippi's largest TV DMA, serving as the state capital, with several local universities, and home to the largest medical facilities in the state, including the prestigious University of Mississippi Medical School. Jackson is located within a short drive from beautiful Gulf Coast beaches, New Orleans, Memphis, Birmingham, Nashville, Dallas, and Atlanta. If you love SEC sports, we have four schools (Ole Miss, Mississippi State, Alabama, and LSU) less than three hours away. And Saints, Pelicans, and Grizzlies fans are an easy three-hour drive from NOLA and Memphis. The Jackson metro is the economic hub of Mississippi and a great place to work, live, and raise a family.
JOB SUMMARY WLBT in Jackson, MS, is looking first and foremost for a genuine journalist who can lead viewers through complex issues and breaking news from the anchor desk. If you are a newsroom leader or growing to become one, I encourage you to consider this position. There is a lot of time spent at the desk, but there is also time for storytelling. Only storytellers need apply.
Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to): - Anchor 4 hours of morning newscasts - Daily meaningful contributions to editorial meetings - Continuously telling stories as a member of our Investigative and Special Reports team - Host content from our Digital News Desk
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS - 2 years of television newsroom experience, with much of that time spent on the anchor desk - Proven track record of investigative reporting is a huge plus - 4-year college degree in Communications / Journalism related field preferred, or the equivalent military or work experience
Please apply online at https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings and attach resume. Additional Info Gray Television 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 Television 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 Television 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.
Vacancy Type: Full Time
Date Posted: 6/12/2025
Closing Date: 09/12/2025
City: Jackson – 39201 State: Mississippi