News Anchor/MMJ
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
Are you ready to grow your anchoring skills? WLBT in Jackson, the number one news media
organization in Mississippi, is looking for its next newsroom leader. If you want to guide our
viewers through breaking news, investigations, and the complex issues of the day from a brand
new, visually compelling studio, then please consider joining us as our next Anchor. There will
also be storytelling from the field. This person will anchor a daily newscast and tell stories as an
MMJ.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
- Lead our coverage from the studio and the field
- Shooting, writing, and editing daily content for newscasts and digital platforms
- Compelling live reporting, including breaking, planned, and feature coverage
- Operating portable live unit, and conducting live shots from the field
- Generating story ideas and building local contacts
Please note - primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the
information listed above
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
- 2+ years as an Anchor or MMJ in a television newsroom preferred
- Journalism or Communications degree or equivalent work experience preferred
- Knowledge and awareness of current events and issues, and coverage opportunities
- Must have a good driving record
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:
6/6/2025
Closing Date:
8/5/2025
City:
Jackson – 39201
State:
Mississippi
Contact:
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. Apply online URL:
https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings