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NEWS ANCHOR (MORNING) - WAFB

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About Gray Media

Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 43 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's 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 WAFB

WAFB-TV, Louisiana's News Channel, is the dominant CBS affiliate in Baton Rouge and the first television station in the city, broadcasting since 1953. We are a proud winner of four national Edward R. Murrow awards, including best newscast. We pride ourselves on our award-winning coverage of breaking news, severe weather, and our long-standing tradition of impactful investigative journalism.

Job Summary

WAFB has a rare opening for an experienced and passionate News Anchor to join our top-rated morning newscasts, starting in early 2026. We are seeking a dynamic individual who thrives in our fast-changing industry, demonstrating the ability to present compelling news across traditional television and various digital platforms. WAFB-TV is a leading news station with morning newscasts that boast some of the highest ratings in the country! We believe the morning news sets the stage for our success throughout the day, delivering critical information to our community when they need it most. We are seeking an experienced, motivated, and dynamic news anchor to be the face of our highly-rated morning newscasts. This pivotal role requires a passionate storyteller with a keen sense of urgency, dedicated to delivering impactful breaking news and critical weather updates to our viewers.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Anchor compelling and engaging morning newscasts, connecting with our audience and setting the tone for their day.
• Lead urgent, live coverage of breaking news as it unfolds, demonstrating quick thinking and journalistic integrity.
• Deliver breaking coverage updates with authority and clarity.
• Collaborate closely with producers, reporters, and the weather team to craft dynamic and informative broadcasts.
• Engage with viewers on-air and across digital platforms, fostering community connection and interaction.
• Contribute to story development and editorial decisions, ensuring accuracy, fairness, and relevance.
• Represent WAFB-TV with professionalism and enthusiasm at station events and in the community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field.
• Minimum of two (2) years of anchoring experience at a commercial television station is strongly preferred.
• Strong on-air presence, excellent communication skills, and the ability to ad-lib effectively during live broadcasts.
• Demonstrated ability to perform under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced news environment.
• Solid news judgment and a commitment to journalistic ethics and accuracy.

If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to 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.

WAFB-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company.

Additional Information

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.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Industry

Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

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