Anchor/Multimedia Journalist

WABI-TV/Gray Television

Description:

Duties & Responsibilities:

ABOUT GRAY TELEVISION:
Gray Television supports local community interests by providing quality television broadcasting and exceptional service in each market we serve. We own and operate leading media outlets in over 50 markets throughout the country – all delivering the news, weather, sports and entertainment that millions of our neighbors count on every day. We are an unmatched broadcast pioneer that keeps getting bigger and better.
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 STATION:
WABI TV5 CBS/CW Affiliate – #1 rated legacy station located in Eastern and Central Maine has a proud heritage with a forward-thinking strategy. WABI TV is the market leader with viewers relying on news and weather coverage from LOCAL anchors and meteorologists. Along with strong news ratings, a robust website, SEC/CBS Sports and CBS Primetime, we deliver the results for our viewers and advertisers.

JOB SUMMARY:
The successful candidate will anchor WABI’s 10pm & 11pm newscasts and be responsible for general assignment reporting and live shots during the early evening newscasts. Job also requires shooting and editing and posting materials to social media and website. There are also fill-in opportunities to anchor other shows.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES (Use bullet points & Listed duties):
-Weeknight anchor for 10/11pm newscasts
-Opportunities for fill-in anchor assignments on other newscasts
-Live shots
-General assignment reporting
-Shooting and editing
-Posting materials to website and social media

QUALIFICATIONS:
-Educational background in electronic mass media/journalism preferred
-Experience shooting and editing as well as running live backpack unit preferred
-Valid driver’s license with clean driving record

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Please apply online at www.gray.tv/applynow
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 [Company Name]’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Position Type (Full-Time/Part-Time): Full-Time
Link To Apply: https://recruiting.ultipro.com/GRA1017GRYT/JobBoard/ae441110-89bd-444d-8ad2-b76c7b9db7a9/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=b90f7ed4-88fc-49e0-b28a-48c2d958d48a
Requested Dates Position to be Listed: 07/09/2025