NEWS ANCHOR​/MMJ - KWCH

Company Overview

We are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and 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. Our portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first or second highest rated television station in average all‑day ratings across 116 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 advanced digital marketing strategies and services. Additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and Power Nation Studios, and production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

KWCH-TV (12 News) is a CBS television affiliate operated by Gray Television with one of the best corporate and local cultures in the country. Our top‑rated station is located in the south‑central region of Kansas and is the market leader in news and weather coverage. With strong ratings, a #1 website, CBS Sports, and CBS Primetime, we deliver positive results for our advertisers.

12 News is seeking a full‑time Anchor/Multimedia Journalist to join our news team. The ideal candidate will have a strong news sense, energy, and a dynamic personality, excellent on‑air and newsroom communication skills, and the ability to handle breaking news situations with poise.

• Work with the producer, news director, and assignment desk to plan daily newscasts.
• Maintain excellent news judgment and uphold journalism ethics.
• Write, story, and report with strong storytelling skills.
• Produce newscast rundowns, stories, graphics, and coordinate with control room and field crews; produce as needed.
• Operate social media and online news production tools.
• Organize and manage time effectively.
• Shoot, edit, and go live with own stories.
• Deliver live reporting with ad‑lib capability during breaking news.
• Work primarily Monday‑Friday, with willingness to work longer hours and different days as required.

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in journalism or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of on‑air television news reporting, anchoring, and producing experience (training available).
• Basic experience with newsroom computer systems (ENPS) preferred.
• Knowledge of AP Style for digital platforms and broadcast writing for television.
• Ability to operate field cameras, editing, and lighting equipment.
• Physical ability to lift or carry equipment ranging from 35–50 lbs.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Professional representation of the station on‑air, in the newsroom, and on social media.
• Desire to win, reflect on work, and apply feedback.

KWCH‑TV/Gray Media is a drug‑free company.

Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities 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 where the company has facilities. 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 employment may result in discipline, up to and including discharge.

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.