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
WLBT is looking for a News Anchor/MMJ to join our morning team. We are looking for a
strong journalist with excellent news judgment and leadership skills to join the highest-rated
news team in Mississippi. This is a Monday - Friday position.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
• Anchor one half-hour of our morning shows Monday-Friday
• Shoot, write, and edit content for the newscasts and our website
• Report live from the field for planned and breaking coverage
• Generate story ideas and build 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 newsroom preferred
• College degree in Journalism or equivalent work experience preferred
• Must work well under pressure
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:
4/19/2024
Closing Date:
7/31/2024
City:
Jackson – 39201
State:
Mississippi