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NEWS ANCHOR; W​/END​/REPORTER; W​/WCJB

Job in Gainesville, Alachua County, Florida, 32635, USA
Listing for: Gray Media
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-05-31
Job specializations:
  • Creative Arts/Media
    Digital Media / Production, Video Production, Broadcasting, Journalism
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: NEWS ANCHOR (W/END)/ REPORTER (W/DAY) - WCJB

About Gray Media

Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation's largest owner of top‑rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full‑power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of U.S. television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top‑rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second highest‑rated television station in average all‑day ratings across 116 of such markets measured by Nielsen in 2025.

We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group, with 47 markets, and Gray Digital Media, a full‑service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies and the most advanced digital products and services. Our additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and Power Nation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

About

WCJB

WCJB TV20 ABC Affiliate – #1 rated legacy broadcast TV station located in beautiful North Central Florida has a proud heritage and an energetic newsroom. WCJB TV20 is the market leader, with viewers relying on us for news, weather, and sports coverage from Your Local Station. Along with the market's strongest news ratings and ever‑expanding digital platforms, we deliver results for our advertisers.

Gainesville is a sports town, and we cover our local high school sports teams with the same fervor we bring to our constant coverage of Florida Gator sports. Although best known as the home of the University of Florida, Gainesville is also a medical hub with nationally recognized institutions, including UF Health/Shands Hospital and North Florida Regional Medical Center.

Job Summary / Description

The selected candidate is responsible for anchoring newscasts and working as a reporter/MMJ. The candidate should be a newsroom leader and help with story generation and reporting as needed. The candidate should thrive in breaking news situations and urgent/active delivery. This position requires a person who is digitally savvy and can engage with viewers on‑air and online. The candidate must be able to shoot, edit, and write solo while still working in the collaborative environment of the newsroom.

Candidate must demonstrate flexibility in the newsroom and on‑air, and present an energetic personality while delivering the news. The selected candidate must be a team player.

Duties / Responsibilities
  • Write news stories under a deadline
  • Present news in an urgent & active manner
  • Shoot, edit & write as MMJ
  • Produce content for
  • Follow the strategic plan for the newsroom
  • Assist with producing newscasts as a "command anchor"
  • Pitch story ideas in line with the mission of the newsroom
  • Have excellent people skills to deal with a wide range of staff members and experience levels
  • Show ability to connect with the audience
Qualifications / Requirements
  • Minimum of 2 years reporting, 1 year of anchoring
  • College degree or equivalent job experience in a journalism‑related field
  • Leadership skills
  • Exceptional news judgment
  • Professional knowledge of news operations is required
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 Gray’s employees’ ability to perform their job duties may result in discipline, up to and including discharge.

WCJB-TV/Gray Media is a drug‑free company.

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